RIDER Safety ACT Aims to Curb Transit Assaults Nationwide

TTD Supports RIDER Safety Act, Legislation to Support Transit Ambassadors and Public Safety on Transit

OAKLAND, CA – On January 30, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) announced her new legislation, H.R. 6069, the Rapid Intervention and Deterrence for Enhanced Rider Safety Act, or the RIDER Safety Act. This legislation would support transit ambassador, or transit support specialist, programs at public transit agencies across the country. This legislation is based on Congresswoman Simon’s work at Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to create a first-…

RIDER Safety ACT Aims to Curb Transit Assaults Nationwide

Across the country, transit workers continue to face the growing threat of being attacked on the job every day. Now, this serious issue is finally being addressed on a national level.    Introducing “Transit Support Specialists” Sponsored by Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) and endorsed by SMART-TD, the “Rapid Intervention and Deterrence for Enhanced Rider Safety Act” also known as the “RIDER Safety Act” would allow public transportation sys…