U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Drone Integration Pilot Program
On Wednesday, October 25th, 2017, Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao unveiled the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program, a new federal initiative to...
New York MTA’s Incoming Fare Payment System Sparks Security, Privacy Concerns
For over twenty years, New Yorkers have swiped the iconic MetroCard to pay their transit fares and board trains and buses. Last month, however,...
Hackers target transportation providers
Stories broke this week about hacks to Sacramento Regional Transit and Uber.
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SEPTA uses drones to patrol tracks
SEPTA is using a drone to patrol its rail tracks in response to growing concerns about terrorist attacks against the U.S. rail system.
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Weekend round-up
Some stories you may have missed: New safety app for St. Louis transit riders, more MTA countdown clocks, and partnership for autonomous bus technology.
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Metrolinx issues new PRESTO privacy policy
Metrolinx (ON) has adopted a new privacy policy for its PRESTO card after the Toronto Star reported that the agency shared rider travel data...
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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Cyber attack targets Metrolinx
Metrolinx, the regional Ontario transportation agency, was the subject of a cyber attack earlier this month.
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Link Transit finds video cams bring benefits and challenges
Link Transit (WA) installed video cameras on its bus fleet a few years ago, but the investment created unanticipated challenges.
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Miami-Dade WiFi deal falls through
A program to provide free WiFi for Miami-Dade Transit customers has collapsed, according to Miami Today.
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