The Future of Transit and how it will affect Everyone (Part 1 of 4)
It’s not that often you can make this kind of blanket statement about a service. Seon recently attended the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA), New Mobility Symposium and given the presentation content, we feel that transit has a very relevant role to play in our transportation future. Not only [...]
Video Integration: The Secret Sauce
Originally published in BusRide Magazine Technology plays an important part in transit operations today. Passenger counting, electronic ticketing, CAD/AVL systems, video surveillance, wireless, and even onboard Wi-Fi help transit agencies deliver a better, more efficient public transit experience. Developing a world-class transit organization means implementing solutions from best-in-class technology [...]
Hybrid or NVR: Making the right choice for a surveillance upgrade
On-board video technology is in the midst of an important transition in image quality, or what I like to call a ‘resolution evolution.’ The introduction of the Network Video Recorder (NVR) into the fixed surveillance market several years ago, brought with it the promise of higher quality images, as [...]
Revealed: 3 Little Known Uses for Bus Video
Video surveillance systems have become a valuable tool for transportation teams all over the world, helping solve difficult situations on board and improving passenger safety. Most of the time recorded footage is used as evidence to solve disputes and complaints or exonerate innocent drivers. In this article, we’ll show [...]
5 Best Practices for Reviewing Your Video Surveillance Footage
Having the right video at your fingertips when you need it can solve a lot of problems: exonerate an innocent driver from a false accusation, address discipline and bullying issues on board, resolve incidents. So, how do you ensure that the important video footage is always there, available on [...]
Hybrid DVRs: Preserving Your Security Investment
Keeping up with the latest technology is hard. New mobile security products are being developed every year with more bells and whistles. It seems the only constant is change. So how does a transit agency ensure that their mobile surveillance system is up to date while keeping budgets in [...]
Planning Ahead for Technology Change – Part 2
Four Ways to Increase the Life of Your Video System In the first part of our blog article “Planning Ahead for Technology Change”, we discussed reasons and timing for the upgrade of your video surveillance system. When your equipment is relatively new or you don’t have budget for an [...]
Planning Ahead for Technology Change – Part 1
In a discussion about the success of the state-wide video implementation, Ben Garrison, Project Manager at the North Carolina Department of Transportation, once said: “When people board our buses they have an expectation of safety… having video surveillance is a pro-active approach to ensure safety down the road.” By [...]
Preparing for Emergencies: the Latest in Surveillance Technology
Originally published in BusRide magazine, November 2015 In an emergency situation, every second counts. To prepare for the unthinkable, you not only need to train operators and conduct drills, but implement the right tools and technologies in advance. Here are few suggestions to give transit security staff better on-board [...]
The Key to Video Surveillance Implementation Success
Video surveillance technology can be an important tool to address security and liability issues on public transit, but an equipment purchase alone is not enough to ensure success. Once a transit agency has calculated the ROI of their surveillance upgrade and secured funding, the real work begins. We’ll use [...]
How to Choose the Right Digital Video Recorder (DVR) for Your Bus Video Surveillance System
We’re often asked for our advice on how to choose the best digital video recorder for mobile video surveillance applications. With multiple bus capacities and layouts and video coverage requirements, it can be a tricky exercise. To help you make the right choice, we’ve put together a simple guide [...]
The Importance of a Proactive Approach to Transit Safety
Originally published in BusRide Magazine A transit operator once told me: “When people board our buses they come with different expectations for the quality of our service, but everyone expects their ride to be safe.” So how do agencies make sure they are delivering on that most basic of [...]
5 Questions Answered about Your Video Surveillance System
When it comes to technical support, we want to help you find the solution to your problem as quickly as possible. We’ve put together the most frequently asked questions and asked Seon’s Service Manager, Rory Halliday, to answer them. The steps and guidelines below will help you avoid issues [...]
Dealing with Difficult Passengers on Board: Strategies, Practices, and Resources
Approximately 2,000 assaults against transit operators happen in Canada each year, says a report published by the Canadian Urban Transit Association. Drivers in the USA are under the same risk of violent attacks. As the government, transit agencies, and transportation associations work to improve the situation, we would like [...]
The Bus Operator Toolbox: Conflict Resolution and Communication Strategies That Can Save Lives (Part 2)
Today we are glad to present the second part of our interview with Bill Parsons, a recognized expert and trainer in personal safety, who shares the best strategies and techniques for prevention of on-board assaults. How can you assess when the conflict can be prevented and when it’s too late? [...]
The Bus Operator Toolbox: Conflict Resolution and Communication Strategies That Can Save Lives (Part 1)
When we launched our Stop Violence Against Drivers campaign, many customers mentioned the importance of good bus driver training to help prevent on-board assaults. Today we have a very special guest on our blog – Bill Parsons, a recognized expert and trainer in personal safety, self-defense, and tactical communication, [...]
