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Group announcing BUSES Act
Newsby StaffJune 16, 2026

Bipartisan BUSES Act Seeks Changes to New York City's Bus Idling Enforcement Program

Backed by motorcoach operators, the legislation seeks to balance emissions goals with passenger safety by allowing limited idling for inspections, accessibility needs and extreme weather conditions.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 12, 2026

CATS FY27 Budget Prioritizes Safety, Service

New investments in security, service expansion, and rail development aim to improve the rider experience while keeping fares flat.

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FTA Family-Friendly dashboard
Newsby StaffJune 8, 2026

FTA Plans Family-Friendly Transit Scorecard for Agencies Nationwide

The family-friendly transit dashboard is part of a broader effort by the FTA and U.S. Department of Transportation to increase transparency, accountability, and service quality across the nation's public transportation systems, said officials.

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Riders boarding at a Toronto rail station.
Newsby StaffMay 27, 2026

TTC Enhances Security Efforts With More Checks, Track Intrusion Focus

The actions, and more, are part of the new and enhanced measures outlined in the “Advancing Safety on the TTC: 2026 Focus Areas Plan” report, which is going to the TTC Board on June 3.

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APTA Awards
Newsby StaffMay 20, 2026

APTA Names Bus Roadeo, Safety and Security Award Winners

APTA awarded nine transit agencies with Bus Safety, Security, and Emergency Management Awards, three agencies with Certificates of Merit, and one agency with the newly established Safe, Effective, and Clean Award, as well as the best of best in bus operations and maintenance.

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A TTC railcar vehicle
Newsby StaffMay 13, 2026

Toronto Introduces Body Cameras for Select Station Staff to Enhance Security

The phased introduction of the cameras for station staff follows the successful rollout of the devices with TTC Special Constables and Provincial Offenses Officers in January 2025.

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A bus operator behind the wheel
Newsby StaffMay 12, 2026

Assaults on Transit Workers Rise, Prompting Calls for Stronger Safety Measures

New research from MTI shows a sharp increase in attacks on public-facing transit employees, with North America accounting for a significant share and bus drivers among the most affected.

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An MBTA paratransit vehicle.
Articlesby Staff and News ReportsMay 1, 2026

FINAL CALL: Apply Now for METRO's 2026 Innovative Solutions Awards

Now in its latest edition, the awards recognize forward-thinking solutions that improve safety, operational efficiency, sustainability, rider experience, and overall system performance.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 26, 2026

AI Video Systems Emerging as Core Safety Infrastructure, Safety Vision Report Finds

Between accident prevention and insurance savings, new research outlines how transportation fleets are leveraging intelligent video and telematics technologies.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 6, 2026

Biz Briefs: Tolar Manufacturing Supports PSTA Spark Service and More

Stay informed with these quick takes on the projects and companies driving progress across the transportation landscape.

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