But in order to create a strong safety culture, Omnitrans doesn’t stop at introducing more programs and initiatives. The agency works to develop a safety culture beyond technology with constant and consistent communication and by rewarding those who achieve safety milestones. Thanks to these efforts, the agency sees reduced preventable accidents and, in turn, reduced costs. According to the American Public Transportation Agency (APTA), Omnitrans now averages approximately nine million revenue miles annually with about 121,000 miles between preventable accidents.

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