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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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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Hackers target transportation providers
Stories broke this week about hacks to Sacramento Regional Transit and Uber.
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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,...
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...
Chicago mayor seeks taxi improvements
Chicago's mayor wants to allow city taxis to accept ride requests via mobile applications and to charge surge pricing during periods of peak demand....
RTC Washoe gets green light for audio recordings
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (NV) received the go-ahead to record audio conversations along with video surveillance on RTC buses despite objections...
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A need to rethink how we assess the health of our nation’s bridges
A year after the Key Bridge collapse, the National Transportation Safety Board is urging the owners of 68 bridges across the U.S. to assess...
Revitalizing Mexico City’s Historic Buenavista Central Station
The current iteration of Buenavista Station debuted in the 1960s and continues to serve as a vital lifeline for thousands of commuters every day....
Shifting gears: Gender equity in transit
Gender inequities in transportation systems have often overlooked women’s travel and safety needs. From biased crash testing to undervalued non-work trips, this Women’s History...
The country’s civil engineers agree: $1.5 trillion didn’t produce good infrastructure
Despite historic levels of investment in infrastructure over the last twenty years, America’s 2025 infrastructure grades for roads, bridges, safety, and transit look mostly...
