TSA tests system to detect suicide bombers on transit
The TSA is working with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA) to test a system to detect suicide bombers on transit.
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Feds order WMATA to fix barriers between rail cars
The FTA is requiring WMATA to upgrade the safety barriers between rail cars after a blind passenger fell onto the tracks last month.
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Cleveland to test bus safety technology
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority will test connected-vehicle and infrared technology in buses at three downtown locations.
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Some stories you may have missed last week: Columbus and Toronto to experiment with driverless shuttles.
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New Haven launches app for paratransit services
Greater New Haven Transit District launched a mobile app and web portal for riders to request and manage ADA paratransit trips and track their...
FTA awards $84.5M for advanced bus tech
The FTA awarded grants to 52 projects in 41 states to support transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced propulsion technologies.
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Audit finds faulty wiring in WMATA railcars
WMATA will replace the faulty wiring on its 7000-series railcars after an internal audit found defects in the manufacturing process.
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