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The Future of Public Transit: Leveraging AI Analytics for Enhanced Operations and Passenger Experience

As AI technology advances, transit agencies embrace innovations to meet the growing demands of modern urban mobility.

Anthony Incorvati

July 21, 2025

As AI technology advances, transit agencies embrace innovations to meet the growing demands of modern urban mobility.

TSA trained 5,000 crew members in self-defense in 2023

Security Staff

January 15, 2024

In 2023, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) made a number of security improvements to improve passenger and employee safety.

Virginia airport installs new security screenings

Security Staff

August 7, 2023

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Virginia International Yeager Airport is installing CT X-ray scanners at the security checkpoint.

Proposed law would ban unruly airline passengers

Rachelle Blair-Frasier

April 4, 2023

A bipartisan group of lawmakers have reintroduced legislation with the goal to improve airline safety, protect flight staff and passengers.

SEPTA adds transit guides to improve passenger safety

Security Staff

March 2, 2022

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) will add up to 88 safety guides to its system, aiming to improve passenger safety onboard and in transit stations.

Iberia trials biometric facial recognition technology for contactless passenger experience

Iberia airlines trialing biometrics at Madrid airport

February 15, 2021

Madrid-based Iberia airlines is trialing biometric facial recognition at its home airport for contactless flying.

San Diego names new Director of Transit Security

San Diego MTA hires Al Stiehler as Director of Transit Security and Passenger Safety

January 14, 2021

San Diego's Metropolitan Transit System has hired Al Stiehler as Director of Transit Security and Passenger Safety.

How Small Businesses Can Improve Cybersecurity Without Breaking the Bank

Matthew Bradley

January 14, 2020

While organizations of all sizes have benefited from the efficiencies and conveniences of taking their business digital, it’s not without risks. Cybersecurity in today’s hyperconnected world is a necessity for large, medium and small businesses alike. Smaller businesses may be more prone to cyberattacks as they typically have fewer resources dedicated to cybersecurity.

Airlines, Airports Spent $50 Billion to Improve Passenger Experience in 2018

November 5, 2019

Airlines and airports spent a record US$50 billion in 2018 on IT to support improvements to the passenger journey and total experience.

Long Distance Breakins Can Take Over Ships

Often Used Auto ID Systems Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

Impacts Biggest Commercial and Passenger Ships

October 17, 2013

Researchers analyzing the Automatic Identification System used to track vessels have found that they are vulnerable to cyberattacks. Currently, the system is installed on around 400,000 ships.