5 Great Ways to Protect Bus Operators from Assaults
With the increased number of crimes on transit vehicles, protection of bus operators from violence has become one of the top priorities for transit agencies. Assaults cause physical injuries and an increased level of stress for the driver, as well as have a financial impact on the transit system [...]
Calculating the ROI of Transit Security: A Step-by-step Guide
Passenger & driver safety and security is at the core of every successful transit system operation. But when it comes time to cough up the money to upgrade camera equipment or add more camera views, it can often be difficult to secure funding. Many transit agencies find the need [...]
How to Avoid Getting Swamped with Requests for Bus Surveillance Video
For a lot of urban transit systems, the volume of requests from law enforcement for bus surveillance video to aid in criminal investigations can be overwhelming. And even worse, the process you have to go through to locate relevant video is often time-consuming — but it doesn't have to be. [...]
Top 8 Ways Wireless Video Downloading can Actually Save you Money
Installing a bus camera system is an important step towards improved passenger and driver safety, but many organizations find retrieving and managing the video footage more of a challenge than they bargained for. Although you may want to avoid the initial expense of investing in a wireless network infrastructure [...]
Case Study: Camera Systems Deliver Significant ROI for Transit Agencies
Transit Security Manager of Halifax Metro Transit, Doug Mosher, participated in a case study on the ROI of camera systems for transit. He categorized mobile surveillance for his entire fleet as a must-have for keeping transit drivers and passengers safe. Mosher explains bus camera systems to be an absolute [...]
3 Ideal Scenarios for High-definition Bus Cameras
High-definition (HD) cameras have been used for many years in the fixed surveillance world to help deliver sharper, clearer images, and are particularly useful in identifying fine details. Recently, HD cameras have made in-roads in mobile surveillance applications, and have a number of features that can benefit a school [...]
The Importance of Digital Video Recording in Public Transit Accident Reconstruction
When public transit is involved in a traffic accident, crash investigators have the difficult task of accident reconstruction. This usually involves an examination and analysis of the roadway, physical evidence, and vehicle damage. Investigators traditionally have produced collision analysis, speed analysis, crash scene mapping, and computer aided drawing programs [...]
The 5 Reasons to Invest in Transit Bus Cameras
It’s no question that transit bus cameras are a “must-have” for the transit industry; they are an essential investment and provide useful information that transportation managers value. Check out what we think are the top 5 reasons transit bus cameras are an important investment: 1. Prevent Costly Litigation Cameras [...]
