FTA Announces Funding for Projects That Improve Bus Safety
Examples of bus automation projects might include strategies for avoiding collisions with pedestrians and improved emergency braking.
Examples of bus automation projects might include strategies for avoiding collisions with pedestrians and improved emergency braking.
Metro Transit released its "MetroLink Task Force Incident Report for Quarter 2 (April – June 2022)."
Both Transit Ambassadors and Crisis Intervention Specialists will work in collaboration with GCRTA’s Transit Police and have their own specific responsibilities.
The new Special Directives announced require MBTA to address personnel, deficiencies and inadequate operating conditions, policies, procedures, and training that compromised a culture of safety at the agency.
Although TTC ridership throughout the summer has been in the 55% to 60% range, current models predict a further 10% to 15% jump over the coming weeks and months, barring any new pandemic restrictions.
As moving vehicles operate most of the waking hours and open their doors for travelers to get on and off at different stops, public transportation exposes people to various harmful airborne particles from indoor and outdoor environments.
The initiative is the latest measure announced by the CTA since unveiling its “Meeting the Moment Action Plan” and in support of the guiding pillar to deliver reliable and consistent service for customers.
Researchers collected three types of data: real-time traffic speeds, on-site passerby counts of vehicles and pedestrians, and additional on-site observations of local conditions.
In early 2022, Revvo provided its real-time tire management systems to the Harding University Parking and Transportation department.
Strive will collaborate with local community-based organizations to offer a trauma-informed and rider assistance solution.
It found that countries with advanced economies account for a growing percentage of incidents worldwide, with the U.S. taking the lead in the total number of incidents and number of fatalities.
The Income Assistance Pilot Program launched in March to extend eligibility for transit discounts to individuals who receive public income assistance.
From helping societal problems like homelessness and mental health to adding more security officers, these agencies are providing an example of how transit can help a community.
New York State is considered to have a “moderate” occurrence of lightning, with 3.8 strikes occurring per square mile each year, according to the National Weather Service.
Metrolinx’s wayfinding team, in charge of signage and other information systems, has put a major focus on ensuring that transit is accessible for everyone. Learn more about the systems they’ve implemented.
New York State is considered to have a “moderate” occurrence of lightning, with 3.8 strikes occurring per square mile each year, according to the National Weather Service.
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