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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2003

APTA to coordinate public transportation ISAC

The Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) will collect, analyze and distribute critical security and threat information from government and other sources.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2003

TSA announces $15 million bus security grant program

The program, specifically earmarked for the benefit of private intercity bus operators, was part of a larger piece of legislation passed by Congress last year.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2003

ABA releases anti-terrorism action plan to members

The plan outlines a number of security measures that operators can implement and provides training videos and materials for bus operation employees.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2002

Capital Metro deploys security cameras on buses

The Austin, Texas-based system will equip 120 buses with four to seven cameras at a cost of $560,000 made possible by a federal grant.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2002

House approves bus security measure

The legislation, approved on Friday, establishes a $99 million grant program to help private bus operators improve security.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2002

Security AlertWMATA CEO Strives to Minimize Vulnerability of D.C. Transit System

With the nation's capital at his feet, CEO Richard A. White says the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority has developed some cutting-edge strategies for disaster prevention, emergency response and asset protection.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2002

APTA Strikes it Rich in Las Vegas

EXPO draws in record attendance and showcases the latest technology. Reauthorization and security are common themes at meeting.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2002

ABA unveils motorcoach security assessment

The independently-commissioned, industry-wide assessment includes training curriculum and videos for ABA operator members.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2002

Rail, port and cargo security measures sit in Congress

More attention was focused on aviation security this past year, while little has been done to make railroad passengers secure.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2002

Transportation security chief resigns

John Magaw will be replaced by Adm. James Loy, who was named deputy undersecretary for transportation security and COO of the Transportation Security Administration.

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