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More than 60 ABA private bus operator members who applied for bus security grants earlier in the year will receive nearly $19 million in federal assistance to help them make security improvements to their operations.
Read More →Funds expected to enhance security of over-the-road bus travel.
Read More →The bill, S.929, would provide $25 million in industry security grants for FY 2003 and $99 million in FY 2004.
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Heightened concerns about security are only part of the reason that the transit industry has embraced surveillance cameras on buses. Battling fraudulent claims and assisting in accident investigations are also cited.
Read More →Recognizing employees and passengers as the "eyes and ears" of the transit system, the FTA has conceived the Transit Watch campaign to raise awareness and bolster safety in public transportation.
Read More →More bomb detection teams deployed by TSA are helping to create a better security force for transit agencies.
Read More →The grants will be used for a variety of security needs and for infrastructure enhancements.
Read More →Protective measures include using bomb-sniffing dogs and removing or replacing trash cans.
Read More →S. 929 will help private bus operators make security improvements to their operations through grant monies that can be used for a variety of applications.
Read More →Three priorities emphasized by the FTA to ensure transit security include training, emergency preparedness and public awareness.
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