Cleveland, OH (June 4, 2024) – The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) today honored six public transportation providers from California, Georgia, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., with the 2024 Rail Safety, Security and Emergency Management Awards.

“These awards celebrate the commitment and efforts of public transit agencies and their employees who are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of passengers, employees, and the communities they serve every single day,” said APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas. “I extend my congratulations to the public transit agencies recognized today for their outstanding accomplishments in safety, security, and emergency management. They serve as shining examples within the industry, inspiring others to strive for excellence.”

Nominations are evaluated on four criteria: effectiveness, benefit level, innovation, and transferability. The top honor is the Gold Award, which is presented to organizations with the best example of a safety, security, or emergency management program. A Certificate of Merit is given to organizations in recognition of exceptional achievement in safety, security, or emergency management.

The 2024 Rail Safety, Security and Emergency Management Award winners are awarded in categories of Commuter/Intercity Rail, Light Rail/Streetcar, and Heavy Rail. The 2024 winners are:

RAIL SAFETY AWARD

Gold Winners

  • MTA Metro-North Railroad, New York, New York – Commuter/Intercity Rail
  • Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Washington, D.C. – Heavy Rail

Certificate of Merit Winners

  • MTA Long Island Railroad, New York, New York – Commuter/Intercity Rail
  • Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), Los Angeles, California – Commuter/Intercity Rail

 RAIL SECURITY AWARD

Gold Winners

  • Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Heavy Rail
  • Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet), Portland, Oregon – Light Rail/Streetcar

Certificate of Merit Winner

  • MTA New York City Transit, New York, New York – Heavy Rail
  • Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), Los Angeles, California –Commuter/Intercity Rail

RAIL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AWARD

Gold Winners

  • Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), Atlanta, Georgia – Heavy Rail
  • MTA Metro-North Railroad, New York, New York – Commuter/Intercity Rail

Certificate of Merit Winner

  • Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), Los Angeles, California –Commuter/Intercity Rail

For more information about the winning programs, visit https://www.apta.com/member-resources/recognition-programs/apta-2024-rail-safety-security-and-emergency-management-awards/.

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