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Rendering of CTA railcar
Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2026

FTA Launches Safety Inspections, Plans Directive to IDOT on CTA Issues

The FTA said its actions build on its nationwide campaign to make transit systems safer for American families.

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Close up of a public transit bus tire with text reading "House Committee Advances “Dalilah’s Law” to Strengthen CDL Safety Standards."
Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2026

House Committee Advances 'Dalilah’s Law' to Strengthen CDL Safety Standards

The bill would tighten CDL requirements, enhance training standards, and increase oversight of commercial driver licensing nationwide.

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Caltrain trains on tracks
Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2026

Caltrain Adopts Corridor-Wide Right-of-Way Safety Strategy

Caltrain and its partners have implemented safety improvements at specific locations in response to known risk conditions, operational needs, and available funding since the agency’s founding.

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Anthony Incorvati cover photo for METROspectives
Sponsoredby Alex RomanMarch 5, 2026

The Future of Transit Safety with AXIS Communications’ Anthony Incorvati

Learn how technology is moving beyond passive recording to become an active operational tool.

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A photo of rail tracks in Ottawa, Canada
Articlesby Staff and News ReportsMarch 4, 2026

Building a National Framework for Transit Safety and Consistency

On a recent episode of METROspectives, METRO Magazine’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sat down with Ana-Maria Tomlinson, Director of Strategic & Cross-Sector Programs at the CSA Group, to explore a bold initiative aimed at addressing those challenges: the development of a National Code for Transit and Passenger Rail Systems in Canada.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 6, 2022

Cleveland RTA Launches Transit Ambassador Program

Both Transit Ambassadors and Crisis Intervention Specialists will work in collaboration with GCRTA’s Transit Police and have their own specific responsibilities.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2020

Americans turn away from public transit as direct result of COVID-19

Public opinion poll among 1,000 Americans found that 48% feel that riding public transit poses a high health risk due to the virus.

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NewsJanuary 22, 2020

L.A. Metro report details challenges faced by women riding system

The women who responded to Metro’s survey identified safety concerns as the top barrier to riding transit.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2020

HART, lawmakers propose bills aimed at protecting transit workers

SB 1416 and HB 951 both seek to curb violent threats against uniformed public servants in the workplace.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2020

NY Gov. announces 3-year ban of sex offenders from transit

This proposal is in response to a number of recent MTA incidents involving repeat sex offenders.

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