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Marisa Maola, TSA regional security director, Surface Region 1, presents the Gold Standard Award to John Corr, CEO, EBT Inc. Joining in the award presentation were (left to right): David DelSanto, TSA surface inspector (JFK); Tim Flood, executive vice president, EBT Inc.; James Rogan, director of safety and training, EBT Inc.; Stephen Collins, TSA surface inspector (JFK) and Kevin Hoban, TSA regional security Inspector, Surface Region 1.
The TSA recognition is awarded to a transit agency for achieving top scores during an annual review of 20 categories of security and emergency preparedness elements.
April 18, 2024
TSA
Sonya Proctor (left), TSA assistant administrator for surface operations, presents the TSA Gold Standard Award for security to LYNX CEO Tiffany Homler Hawkins (right) at a ceremony in Orlando, Fla., on April 3..
The Gold Standard Award is the highest level of recognition TSA can give to a transit agency for achieving top scores on the Baseline Assessment for Security Enhancement, which...
April 9, 2024
CATS
CATS receives Gold Standard Award from TSA.
The Gold Standard Award is the highest level of recognition TSA can give to a transit agency for achieving top scores during an annual review of 17 categories of security and ...
April 5, 2024
IndyGo
From left to right: TSA Acting Regional Security Director (Region 3) Tony Metcalf, IndyGo Board Chair Gregory Hahn, IndyGo Manager of Security Aletra Edison, IndyGo Director of Life Safety and Security Mark Emmons and IndyGo Interim President and CEO Jennifer Pyrz.
The Gold Standard Award is the highest level of recognition TSA can give to a transit agency for achieving top scores during an annual review of 17 categories of security and ...
Feb. 26, 2024
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Cyber security and protection of private information and data concept.
The security directives have been renewed for one year and include updates to enhance the cybersecurity of surface transportation systems and associated infrastructure.
Oct. 25, 2023
TSA
The TSA has issued a short-term security program amendment to assess the security effectiveness of an industry-first program that enables travelers from Lehigh Valley Interntional Airport to be screened by TSA at the airport and then be transported by bus directly to a gate inside Philadelphia International Airport’s secure area without being rescreened.
The program enables travelers from Lehigh Valley International Airport to be screened by TSA at the airport and then be transported by bus directly to a gate inside Philadelphia...
July 14, 2023
SacRT
The TSA's Gold Standard Award given to the SacRT.
The award is the highest recognition TSA can give to a transit agency for achieving top scores during an annual review of 17 categories of security and emergency preparedness ...
Jan. 30, 2023
Alstom
Alstom and Rochester Institute of Technology’s ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute leaders.
The MOU outlines the collaboration efforts of Alstom and RIT ESL GCI to advance transportation cybersecurity, specifically in the areas of education, development and research....
Jan. 18, 2023
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This security directive, which was developed with input from industry stakeholders, will further enhance cybersecurity preparedness and resilience for the nation’s railroad operations...
Oct. 20, 2022
The Transportation Security Administration has presented its prestigious Baseline Assessment for Security Enhancement (BASE) Gold Standard Award to the Regional Transportation...
Sept. 15, 2017

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Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
TSA Administrator David Pekoske, left, presents a plaque to NFTA Executive Director Kim Minkel indicating that NFTA received the Gold Standard Award.
NFTA is one of four transit agencies to earn the distinction, which recognizes excellence in transit safety and security.
April 10, 2023
Jacksonville Transportation Authority
TSA Regional Security Director for Surface Operations Mary V. Leftridge Byrd, center, presents the TSA Gold Standard Award to JTA Chair Debbie Buckland, left, JTA CEO Nathaniel P. Ford at the JTA's March 30 board meeting.
TSA awarded four transit agencies with the award, which recognizes top scores in an annual review of transit security and emergency preparedness elements.
April 3, 2023
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TSA extended the requirement to wear masks on transportation systems through April 18, 2022.
TSA has extended the requirement to wear masks on public transit and at transportation hubs through April 18, 2022.
March 11, 2022
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TSA published Security Directives requiring high-risk railroads and rail transit owners/operators to take a series of actions to enhance cybersecurity.
While the Security Directives are required for certain high-risk systems, TSA recommends all rail and transit systems adopt the recommended actions because the represent the '...
Dec. 3, 2021

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