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ArticlesJune 23, 2025

Smarter Speed Management for Safer, More Efficient Public Transit

Across the U.S., municipalities and transit agencies are grappling with a growing challenge: ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient public transportation in complex and congested urban environments.

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Safety Cornerby Jeffrey Cassell June 12, 2024

What 'Transit Safety 101' Really Means

Safety, Safety, Safety. This word is used repeatedly, and in many contexts, without most people understanding what it actually means.

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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloMarch 12, 2024

Bus, Pedestrian Incident? What Trip Was It?

In reading news reports of several bus-pedestrian knockdowns/fatalities that have been reported in several locations around the country, I noticed they all had one thing in common.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 8, 2024

NY MTA Subway Lines Back in Service After Derailment

The full restoration of service will come two days after the collision incident, following the removal of two incident trains from the 96 Street subway tunnel, repairs to the tunnel’s tracks and the third rail, and a safety inspection of the tunnel area.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 14, 2023

MTI Report: 71% of Americans Would Pay Higher Gas Taxes for Safer Roads

The survey series also assesses public support for raising transportation revenue through higher federal gas taxes or a new mileage fee.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 9, 2023

J. J. Keller Launches New Vehicle Accident Investigation Training Service

This onsite, consultant-led program trains a carrier’s fleet manager to understand the post-accident FMCSR requirements, determine if a driver followed the proper procedures, and more.

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Newsby Alex RomanJuly 19, 2023

NTSB Investigating Factors in Greyhound Illinois Crash

During a press conference, the NTSB said the investigation will center around human performance, survival factors, and motor carrier factors, as well as rest area safety, bus occupant protection, potential driver fatigue, and medical fitness.

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NewsApril 20, 2022

Speed, Worn Tires Among Causes of Fatal California Bus Crash, NTSB Determines

​​The 30-passenger bus, operated by Executive Lines Inc., was traveling southbound in the rain on Interstate 15 near Pala Mesa, Calif., on Feb. 22, 2020, when the driver lost control of the vehicle.

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