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Toronto Metrolinx staged mock disaster complete with simulated fatalities

Metrolinx in Toronto holds mock disaster training for bus depot

November 23, 2020

In preparation of opening a new bus depot in Toronto, Metrolinx staged a mock disaster that included included response from several agencies throughout the city, as well as served to test the company's systems in place.

LA Metro to explore community-based policing options

LA Metropolitan Transportation Authority establishing public safety advisory committee; will explore community-based policing options

October 22, 2020

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is establishing a Transit Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) to re-envision transit safety and explore community-based approaches to policing.

MARTA Department of Safety and Quality Assurance achieves ISO 9001 certification

August 19, 2020

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Department of Safety and Quality Assurance (DSQA) has achieved the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 certification of its Quality Management System (QMS).

Transdev names new vice president of safety and security

August 10, 2020

Julie Peel has been named Transdev’s vice president of safety and security.

MBTA names Ronald Ester Chief Safety Officer

August 5, 2020

The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) announced the appointment of Ronald L. Ester Jr. as Chief Safety Officer.

Manuel Guaderrama, San Diego MTS security chief, announces retirement

July 30, 2020

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Director of Transit Enforcement Manuel Guaderrama will retire Aug. 28, after five years in the position.

Amtrak promotes new technology, safety measures

July 23, 2020

Amtrak announced new safety measures, including providing boarding information through push notification via the Amtrak app, increasing the number of personnel and by adding additional cleanliness and convenience measures.

DOT to Distribute 100 Million Cloth Facial Coverings for Transportation Passengers

June 15, 2020

The Federal government announced nearly 100 million cloth facial coverings will be sent to the aviation, transit and passenger rail transportation sectors for passenger use.

MTA Launches Pilot with UVC to Kill COVID-19

May 26, 2020

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced an ultraviolet (UV) light pilot program that reportedly kills COVID-19, with the first phase set to launch on subways, buses and other New York City Transit facilities throughout the system this week.

DC Metro Requires Face Coverings on Metro Trains, Buses and in Stations

May 18, 2020

The Metro in Washington, D.C. announced that all passengers must now wear masks or face coverings.

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