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The Math Isn’t Adding Up for Public Transit. Here’s How to Fix It.

Agencies can drive more value from technology investments by consolidating connectivity applications

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SponsoredDecember 31, 2020

What You Need to Know About Passenger Wi-FI

Internet connectivity is expected everywhere as people are increasingly becoming more and more used to being connected wherever they are. The latest figures from Ericsson show global mobile data consumption has increased by 55% over the past 12 months. As the demand for Wi-Fi services on public or private transportation systems continues to grow, it’s important for operators to consider essential elements, including equipment, bandwidth and future integration, before equipping their fleets.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2019

Metra approves $15M onboard surveillance camera contract

The contract was awarded to Railhead Corporation of Burr Ridge, Ill.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2018

Chicago Transit adds 500 cameras to upgrade security efforts

Will add 1,000 new cameras and upgrade more than 3,000 older-model cameras to the latest-generation high-definition models.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2018

Forest River Inc. to include backup camera system as standard equipment

In collaboration with Rosco Vision Systems will install an automatic camera system that will provide rear video images to the driver to help them make informed safety and operational decisions.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2018

CTA upgrades 600 security cameras for rail safety program launch

Along with lighting improvements along the Green Line, the upgrade kicks off the first of several phases of the Safe & Secure program.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2018

Chicago Transit launches 'Safe and Secure' program to improve safety

Program will upgrade 3,800 system cameras to high-definition and add 1,000 new cameras; $33 million of improvements to be funded by ride-hailing fee.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2017

Vision Systems unveils advanced driver assistance system, more at APTA EXPO

Developed by Safety Tech, Smart-Vision is an innovative and efficient solution for buses, coaches, recreational vehicles, trucks, and specific vehicles, providing optimized visibility and enhanced ergonomics.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2017

NJ Transit continues to implement rail safety upgrades

Rail Operations is currently in the process of replacing all stub end tracks at Hoboken Terminal with new sliding friction bumper blocks, as well as advancing a speed control system for trains entering Hoboken Terminal.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2017

Seon unveils new video surveillance system

The NX16 is a video surveillance system that supports both standard- and high-definition cameras with streaming and downloading features, as well as a dual hard drive failsafe to protect data during power loss.

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