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    Safety & Security

    New Ransomware Attacks Pose Costly Threat to Transit Agencies

    Nov. 19, 2020
    A more proactive approach to cybersecurity can help transit agencies thwart cybercriminals who are becoming more sophisticated and more organized.
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    A Tabletop Exercise is an important crisis response planning activity.
    Safety & Security

    Transit Cybersecurity: Tabletop Exercise

    Nov. 19, 2020
    A tabletop exercise is an important crisis response planning activity that should be performed at least once a year for each type of major threat that an organization faces, including...
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Planning the Right Zero-Emission Fleet Conversion from the Beginning

    Nov. 19, 2020
    Developing a clear roadmap for adapting to new technology will help stakeholders avoid missteps as they transition to zero-emission fleets.
    JTA
    Olli 2.0 will be tested at FSCJ's Cecil Center and is the sixth vehicle to enter JTA's Test & Learn Program.
    Autonomous Vehicles

    AVs Pave the Way for Future Mobility

    Nov. 19, 2020
    Through rigorous testing and working directly with OEMS, the JTA is developing its own AV program from the ground up.
    Taulby Roach, president and CEO of Bi-State Development.
    Safety & Security

    Best Practices - Creating a Safer, More Secure Ride on Metro Transit in the St. Louis Region

    Nov. 19, 2020
    St. Louis Metro Transit leaders tie safety and security improvements to collaboration between multiple partners who share the same mission.

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    Andrew Grahl
    BROOKVILLES’s streetcars can come equipped with real-time data connectivity and GPS location that can be paired with automatic passenger counter systems.
    Vehicles

    A New Age for Streetcars

    Nov. 19, 2020
    While technology innovations contribute to a safe and clean vehicle, rethinking existing solutions, like seating material and seating configurations, can also help address newfound...
    Stephanie Weagle
    Safety & Security

    Best Practices: Using Video Content Analytics to Enhance Security, Health, Safety and Efficiency in Mass Transit Systems

    Nov. 19, 2020
    By enhancing existing video surveillance infrastructure with complementary video content analytics technology, agencies can proactively respond to situations, uncover trends and...
    Larry Bowe
    Safety & Security

    Best Practices: The Importance of Detecting Intruders and Obstacles on High-Speed Transit Tracks

    Nov. 19, 2020
    Integrating Deep Learning Neural Network technology into detection systems can boost the accuracy of these systems and reduce the risk of train collisions.
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    cEMV payments allow riders to board vehicles quickly without queuing for tickets or smart card top-ups, tapping to pay with the bank card or smart phone they carry everywhere.
    Fare Collection

    Crisis Paves the Way for Transit Payment Innovation

    Nov. 19, 2020
    Innovating now will be the key to unlocking growth for the transit and mobility sectors in the future.
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    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    13” Digital Bus Stop

    Nov. 19, 2020
    Connecptoint Inc. has unveiled its new solar-powered Connectpoint® 13 Digital Bus Stop® with the first deployments at Tri-Met in Portland, Ore.
    E Paper Air Treatment Message Luminator
    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    E-paper – Passenger Information Systems

    Luminator’s high-resolution e-paper technology provides transit passengers with dynamic real-time information, such as rider alerts, route information and more.
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    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    Xtreme™ High Bright Outdoor Displays

    Nov. 19, 2020
    Peerless-AV®’s Xtreme™ High Bright Outdoor Displays provide capabilities for greater public engagement and seamless updates of dynamic digital content for mass transit applications...
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    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    IxNConnect

    Nov. 19, 2020
    IxNConnect is a digital communications platform that allows transit authorities to deploy a customer-first display network that generates revenue.
    Pv Stop Urban Solar
    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    PV Stop+

    Nov. 19, 2020
    The PV Stop+ is a standalone security lighting solution for unsheltered bus stops that increases safety and reduces pass-bys.
    Tradepoint Tolar
    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    Baltimore Tradepoint – Niagara Shelters

    Tolar Manufacturing Company designed and built nine Niagara Series transit shelters for the 3,300-acre Tradepoint Atlantic site in Baltimore, Md.
    Sportworks
    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    Bicycle Racks for Transit Vehicles and Bicycle Parking

    Nov. 19, 2020
    Installing bicycle transportation onboard transit vehicles will provide passengers with an efficient means of multi-modal travel and help expand the service area.
    Elite Bus Stop Future Systems
    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    Elite Bus Stop

    Nov. 19, 2020
    The Future Systems Elite bus stop is an intelligent, attractive and adaptable bus stop.
    Hampton Roads Transit
    Gov. Northam at a ceremonial signing of legislation that will provide HRT with dedicated regional funding.
    Management

    Hampton Roads Transit wins dedicated funding; expanded express bus service in development

    Oct. 21, 2020
    Legislation that allows HRT to receive dedicated regional funding means it will proceed with ambitious plans to launch a 13-route Regional Backbone bus service linking the six...