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Houston METRO substation
Newsby StaffJune 5, 2026

New Public Safety Hub Opens in Downtown Houston

The substation strengthens METRO Police presence in an area where transit activity, pedestrian movement, and visitor flow converge.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2026

Strategic Safety Measures at CATS Lead to Drop in Transit Crime

Under the leadership of the CATS Chief Safety and Security Officer, the organization has marked a pivotal transformation.

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Image of two Los Angeles Metro employees speaking to a person in a wheelchair. Text reads: "Transit Safety Through Care-Based Strategies."

How Transit Agencies Are Evolving Enforcement-Only Models With Care-Based Safety Strategies

Transit agencies are redefining safety with care-based response models. See how leaders are improving trust and operations.

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A CTA railcar in a Chicago station
Newsby StaffMay 20, 2026

Regional Task Force to Enhance Public Safety on Chicago-Area Transit

Participants include representatives from the CCSAO, the Chicago Police Department, CTA, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the FBI, the ATF, the DEA, Metra, and Pace.

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An NJ TRANSIT bus.
Newsby StaffMay 13, 2026

NJ TRANSIT to Expand Cleanliness, Safety, and Accessibility Under New Action Plan

The plan includes investments in cleaner vehicles and upgraded stations, NJT LiveView to provide real-time GPS tracking of train and light rail service, enhanced safety initiatives through a new Real Time Crime Center, and the debut of a redesigned NJ TRANSIT mobile app.

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Denver RTD Police's BRIT team
Newsby StaffMay 5, 2026

Denver RTD Transit Police launch Bus and Rail Impact Team

BRIT patrols are over and above those already occurring within the district. For example, the agency experienced three copper wire thefts along the G Line in April, followed by others later in the month and in early May.

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DART light rail and transit bus.
Newsby StaffApril 29, 2026

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Strengthens Safety with Expanded Security Presence

The approved contract modification will increase funding for transit security officer services to a total not-to-exceed amount of $32.1 million, ensuring a continued and visible security presence across DART’s buses, trains, stations, and facilities.

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Safety officers at a CATS light rail station
Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2026

North Carolina's CATS Makes It Easier for Riders to Report Concerns

Customers have always been able to report concerns through the CATS Customer Service line or the “Report a Problem to CATS” feature in the CATS-Pass mobile app; however, CATS has also integrated a Text-a-Tip line, giving riders multiple, easy-to-use channels to get support.

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A overhead view of an LA Metro rail station platform.
Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2026

LA Metro Launches Care-Based Public Safety Division

The new division brings ambassadors, outreach, and crisis response together to improve safety, coordination, and rider experience systemwide.

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A blue and white graphic with a T&I logo and text reading "T&I Leaders Call For Improving Safety on US Transit Systems."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 19, 2025

T&I Leaders Call for Improving Safety on US Transit Systems

A recent roundtable highlighted how crime on buses and trains is shaping the debate over federal transportation funding.

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