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ArticlesJuly 1, 2002

Trial By Fire: Jenna Dorn's Turbulent First Year at the FTA

The September 11 terrorist attacks occurred just two months after Jenna Dorn was confirmed as chief of the FTA. But she’s got more than security on her mind, including the reauthorization of TEA 21, streamlining of grants processing and creating a results-driven environment.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2002

Are Passengers Taking You For a Ride?

Fare evasion and counterfeit fare media are pilfering from transit system coffers on a regular basis. Find out how agencies are taking aim against fraud with the redirection of manpower, security-enhanced fare media and the imposition of fines.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2002

WMATA to discuss security program at summit

Summit topics include WMATA's expansion of its existing security programs as well as its chemical-biological sensor detection program.

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Articlesby StaffMay 1, 2002

Senate panel approves $400 million for bus security

Security implementations that would be provided for include hiring security officers and installing video surveillance and communications equipment.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2002

Senate Committee approves $400 million for private bus security

Grant provisions include implementing passenger screening programs and training employees in threat assessment.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2002

Athens rail line not yet built

The International Olympic Committee expressed concern about the completion of transportation projects and security in time for the 2004 Olympics.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2002

U.S. DOT proposes national transportation worker ID system

The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed the implementation of a national transportation worker ID system to bolster national security.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2001

Transportation security agency established

New administration developed to help protect against terrorism.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2001

FTA to hold safety reporting seminars

Seminars will aid transit agencies in following new quarterly safety and security reporting.

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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2001

WMATA seeks $190 million for safety improvements

Money would go toward security equipment, new operations control center.

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