NY Gov. Cuomo Wants to Ban Sex Offenders from Subways January 9, 2020 N.Y. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the 33rd proposal of his 2020 State of the State agenda, which includes banning repeat and high-risk sexual offenders from accessing the MTA subway, bus and rail systems. Read More
MBTA Safety Review Panel Makes Recommendations to Improve Safety December 13, 2019 The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and its Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) accepted a report from the MBTA Safety Review Panel that offers 34 recommendations with 61 corrective actions to improve safety for MBTA riders and staff. Read More
Portland, OR Considering Banning Facial Recognition November 18, 2019 Portland, Oregon is considering banning facial recognition. Read More
Hackers Find NFC Loophole for Public Transit August 6, 2013 Want unlimited public transportation rides? According to two teenage Italian hackers, modifying the NFC-enabled fare cards is easier than it sounds. Read More
MARTA Installing Cameras on Buses September 18, 2012 MARTA is installing cameras on buses in hope of both making the public feel safer on transit and deterring criminals. Read More
Security News -- Counter Terrorism Boston Subway System to be Biological Agent Sensor Testing Site August 27, 2012 The new sensors will be tested after-hours to determine the real-world performance of the counter-terrorism measures. Read More
