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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2024

SEPTA Adds Safety Initiatives in Response to FTA Inspection

The CAPs will help the authority further the series of proactive efforts initiated late last summer aimed at enhancing safety and security; increasing staffing and training; and shoring up operational practices and procedures.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2024

SEPTA Reports 37% Decrease in Serious Crimes

SEPTA has not seen an increase in any crime category this year compared to this time last year.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2024

LA Metro Metro Approves Establishment of Transit Community Public Safety Department

The objectives of the Metro TCPSD are increased visibility, accountability, and consistent service delivery, which will result in a safer transit system for Metro employees and customers using a specialized transit community public safety workforce.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2024

Amtrak, CSX Partner for Downeaster PTC Project

Scheduled to be completed in Spring 2026, PTC will support the Amtrak Downeaster service and freight trains traveling on this route.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2024

SEPTA Increasing Fines, Penalties for Quality-of-Life Offenses

Beginning in July, SEPTA Transit Police will issue Code Violation Notices for some of those low-level crimes, including alcohol consumption, public urination, smoking, littering, and other offenses.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2024

Safe Fleet to Provide Video Services for New York MTA's Buses

The total estimated value of the awarded contract is $25.7 million with options of up to three two-year contracts estimated at $49.7 million.

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Articlesby Alex RomanJune 21, 2024

An Inside Look at the RTC of Southern Nevada, ZeroEyes Partnership

The agreement marks the first transit agency in the U.S. to fully deploy weapons detection analytics, with RTC adding ZeroEyes to its state-of-the-art network to protect residents and visitors against gun-related violence.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 18, 2024

New York’s MTA Bus Lane Camera Enforcement Expanded to Include New Violations

Formerly known as Automated Bus Lane Enforcement, the ACE program captures vehicles violating bus lane, double parking, and bus stop rules in real-time.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 5, 2024

APTA Honors Rail Safety, Security Winners at Rail Conference

The awards celebrate the commitment and efforts of public transit agencies and their employees who are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of passengers, employees, and the communities they serve.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 4, 2024

Metrolink Expands 'Smart Crossing' Tech

Made possible by grant funding from the CRISI program, this pioneering technology creates a better experience for drivers and pedestrians while increasing safety for Metrolink passengers.

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