Smarter Surveillance, Safer Transit: Tackling Incivility with Data and Innovation

From fare evasion analytics to audio-triggered alerts, Axis Communications camera systems are helping transit leaders target issues more precisely without compromising privacy or public trust.

New Public Safety Hub Opens in Downtown Houston

The substation strengthens METRO Police presence in an area where transit activity, pedestrian movement, and visitor flow converge.

APTA touts commuter rail's PTC progress in Q3

As of Sept. 30, 97% of railroads are PTC-certified, in revenue service demonstration, or field testing.

Feds call for development of highway-rail grade crossing safety plans

Proposed rule would require all states and D.C., to develop and implement a new or updated action plan.

Irick named acting president of New York City Transit

He views the delivery of services as a business model and has overseen improvements such as Select Bus Service, security cameras on buses and the rollout of real-time bus location technology.

Serious crime down, 'violent crime' up on D.C. Metro

The uptick in violent incidents matches trends observed in large cities nationwide, according to crime experts.

RTC buses to provide police live footage from surveillance cameras

The move was prompted by a March 25 incident when local police were unable to see inside a bus where a gunman had barricaded himself.

Terror alert level raised for transit

Authorities in major U.S. cities are increasing transit security after the deadly attacks on London's transit system.

Konrad Fellmann