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The Global Rise of the Militarizing Metro

S(ubstack)-Bahn • 341 implied HN points • 08 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Global Security Public Transit Law enforcement Civil Rights
  1. Metros around the world are increasingly adopting new security measures like metal detectors and facial recognition technology.
  2. Developed countries in North America and Europe have not yet embraced these security technologies in their Metro systems.
  3. The use of National Guard or military personnel in Metro systems has sparked controversy and raised concerns about privacy and civil liberties.

What Suboptimal Public Transit and Your Data Pipelines Have in Common

Bytes, Data, Action! • 19 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Data Pipelines Public Transit Monitoring Data Orchestration Data Management
  1. Public transit and data pipelines both aim to move things from point A to point B smoothly and quickly.
  2. Issues like delays, lack of visibility, and missed connections can disrupt the experiences of both public transit and data pipelines.
  3. Efficient, transparent, and reliable practices are key to ensuring a smooth journey for both public transit users and data pipelines.

Why the US can't have nice things, part 2

Chris Arnade Walks the World • 5 HN points • 23 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Travel Public Transit Social Issues Infrastructure Society
  1. Efficient international travel can be hindered by long lines and bureaucratic challenges.
  2. Public transportation systems in cities like NYC are in need of improvement to ensure safety and cleanliness for all passengers.
  3. Social trust is a crucial element in society, and its decline can have far-reaching negative impacts.
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