Visibility of explosive detection units increases, creates deterrent

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The latest development in the Washington (D.C.) Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is a robot developed by Remotec in Oak Ridge. Costing $ 150,000 the machine can inspect a suspicious device from a very safe distance. It has multiple cameras, and can operate on difficult terrains and is narrow enough to travel down the train or bus aisles.

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, Transportation Programs-Total Govt, Mass Transit Programs, Innovations, Transportation authorities, Public transportation, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Remotec Inc.

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Moonlighting troopers make excellent tour directors

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Law enforcement officers, who are acting as travel guides, lessen the apprehensions of school authorities and parents regarding student safety. Steve Sulligan presents the specialty of his organization Blue Ridge Tours in this aspect of student safety

Services information, School and Employee Bus Transportation, School buses, School Bus Services, Services, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Sulligan, Steve

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Crash energy management - signals paradigm shift in American rail safety

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Recent rail accidents in United States have proved that mere prevention attempts are inadequate. The need to control damages associated with such accidents is emerging as another aspect of American rail safety.

Railroads, Rail Transportation, Control, Railroad accidents

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