Mass Transit Safety & Security Thursday ENL - Jan 25th, 2024
 
 
FTA releases video regarding transit safety; Updates from Metra, CTA, PANYNJ
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January 25, 2024
In her video message, FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez stressed how seriously FTA regards assaults on the nation’s transit workforce and asks transit agencies, community leaders, transit riders and anyone interested in transit to submit comments on the proposed directive.
By Brandon Lewis
The Passenger Code of Conduct identifies prohibited behaviors for anyone using Metra facilities or trains and allows for the suspension of riding privileges and/or confiscation of the fare media of passengers; the agency is also making permanent a COVID policy that allowed bikes on all trains.
Since launching the Meeting the Moment Action Plan in August 2022, all key performance indicators for bus and rail service have shown measurable improvement in customer satisfaction.
The 109 new recruits are joining the Port Authority Police Department after completing 26 weeks of training in New York and New Jersey law and safety procedures.
BART is upgrading its fare gates for the first time in 20 years as part of its Safe and Clean Plan and has committed to opening 700-plus new fare gates systemwide by the end of 2025.
The Request for Information is the first phase of a multi-step procurement process to modernize the fare gates in the New York City subway system that will help enhance accessibility for people with disabilities and people utilizing strollers and improving the overall customer experience.
This safety barrier program highlights the Maryland Transit Administration’s commitment to continuous improvement as one of its core values.
To support the reopening, the CTA outlined several interim safety enhancements on the Yellow Line, including reduced speeds, track cleaning, enhanced operations communications and supervised operations.
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