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A handhled inspection tool is being used by a Chicago motorcoach operator to safeguard against tampering or other security breaches.
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Violence against New York City bus and subway workers is up 29% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Los Angeles, assaults on bus and train drivers have risen 24% since 2021. And in Minneapolis, crime on public transportation is up 66% in the first quarter of 2023 alone.
Read More →The agency will expand its staff to include more police officers and field supervisors, and will add more security cameras.
Read More →Security guards have been assigned to teams responsible for patrolling targeted locations during key hours of operation, including teams deployed to travel both the Red and Blue line trains during the day and overnight hours.
Read More →Austin, Texas' Capital Metro and Phoenix-based Valley Metro employed special crime prevention tactics when designing their systems, as well as CCTV cameras and manpower to secure their rail systems' passengers, trains and other infrastructure.
Read More →Nominations are evaluated on four criteria: effectiveness, benefit level, innovation, and transferability.
Read More →Taking a proactive approach to potential rail attacks, agencies such as Amtrak and L.A. Metro have been fortifying their resources and outreach programs for years. As a result, they were ready and able to help riders feel safe when recent terrorist threats loomed.
Read More →Transit agencies report that reviewing fare collection controls and system security is a continual process. Experts recommend appointing a revenue auditor to perform daily checks and reports, performing regular preventive maintenance on fareboxes and putting policies and procedures in writing.
Read More →The legislation, approved on Friday, establishes a $99 million grant program to help private bus operators improve security.
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