New NJ TRANSIT Initiative Improves Rail Crossing Safety for Drivers Using Waze
The new Waze feature will automatically alert drivers while using the traffic navigation mobile app that they are nearing a railroad crossing.
The new Waze feature will automatically alert drivers while using the traffic navigation mobile app that they are nearing a railroad crossing.
The advertising is complemented with community outreach and direct intervention resources through a partnership with the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center.
More than 350 transit systems are providing free transportation to vaccination sites or using their transit stations and facilities as vaccination sites, and some have even converted buses and other transit vehicles into mobile clinics.
The crash happened when the medium-size bus was traveling east on Utah State Route 12, carrying 30 passengers during a trip from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City. At a recorded speed of 64 mph (in a posted 65 mph zone) the bus’s right wheels departed the right edge of the roadway.
In partnership with the Millbrae Anti-Racist Coalition and three Asian-American artists, SamTrans will feature anti-racism artwork on its buses and shelters spreading the message to “Love our Communities.”
Approximately 60% of passenger rail and bus system attacks occur during off-peak hours, as opposed to only 19% occurring during peak hours, according to new research from the Mineta Transportation Institute.
According to multiple reports, authorities confirmed the identity of the gunman as a 57-year-old VTA employee.
The “When You’re Ready, We’re Ready!” campaign highlights CTA’s affordable and convenient service to encourage people to take transit.
Legislation would lead to drunk driving prevention technology as standard equipment on all new vehicles.
Lack of sleep results in slower reaction time, poor coordination, and less ability to pay attention.
If targets are met, the telematics provider will donate $25,000 to Together for Safer Road’s Vision Zero Technology Fund that helps equip essential and not-for-profit fleets with safety technology.
The requirement, which went into effect for individuals across all U.S. transportation networks in February, is now extended through September 13.
The agency’s “VAXRIDE” program includes up to two free round trip rides to approximately 11,000 residents.
The $4 million contract will see more than 400 buses deployed with March Networks’ complete end-to-end RideSafe solution.
The policies come on the heels of a global climate summit and promises made by President Biden to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.
Like many transit agencies around the nation, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is implementing additional measures to promote social distancing onboard buses and at JTA facilities.
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