Smarter Public Transit for a Safe and Secure Passenger Experience

Safety and security concerns are among the most important reasons non-transit users bypass public transportation. But this doesn’t have to be the case. Most transit agencies have the ability to investigate, design, fund and implement smart solutions based on AI, IoT, and analytics to address passenger safety and security. In this paper, sponsored by Hitachi Vantara, we’ll discuss the steps to achieve smarter public transit with the express purpose of enhancing system safety and security.