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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsDecember 20, 2023

FTA Takes Steps to Address Nationwide Transit Worker Assaults

The Administration is encouraging members of the public, transit agencies, and other interested parties to submit comments on the proposed General Directive, which will be open for 60 days until February 20.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 16, 2023

FMCSA Proposes Changes to Its SMS System

The SMS uses data from roadside inspections, crash reports, and investigations to identify and prioritize for intervention the motor carriers that pose the greatest risk to safety.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2019

Panel recommends 34 ways to improve MBTA safety for riders, staff

The process drew on 100 interviews, six focus groups, and extensive site visits throughout the MBTA system.

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ArticlesFebruary 28, 2017

Q&A with APTA Chair Doran Barnes

METRO spoke with Barnes about his priorities for his term as APTA chair.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2015

FTA finds serious safety lapses at WMATA, implements NTSB recs

In key areas, WMATA is not effectively balancing safety-critical operations and maintenance activities with the demand for passenger service, according to the FTA.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2013

FTA makes $21.9M available for public transportation safety

In addition to the funds, the agency also announced a flexible new policy, known as Safety Management Systems, which the U.S. DOT has officially adopted to help guide states and transit agencies alike in managing safety risks in a proactive, cost-effective way.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2012

FMCSA updates Safety Measurement System

The changes, developed over several months with feedback from the public and stakeholders throughout the industry, will enhance the agency’s ability to identify and take action against trucks and buses with safety and compliance concerns.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2011

Toronto, Edmonton launch text notification systems

Both systems are customizable and free of charge, with standard text messaging rates still applying.

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Newsby StaffDecember 30, 2010

D.C. Metro issues fare payment RFP

Seeking a fare system designed to process payments directly at the gate using technology like contactless, chip-enabled debit and credit cards, which banks are already distributing to customers; federal identification cards; or smart phones equipped with near-field communication capability; as well as existing SmarTrip cards, according to the agency.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2009

BART tests on-demand info via SMS texts

Agency is beta testing a new service to provide riders with train arrivals, delay advisories, elevator status and other information

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