Vandalism
Izmir, Türkiye, Establishes VT Maintenance/Repair Team
Izmir Metropolitan Municipality in Türkiye has established a special 38-person team to maintain and repair 170 vertical-transportation (VT) units — 57 elevators and 113 escalators — on 127 overpasses throughout...
Denver RTD Elevator Pilot Program To Address Illegal Activities
Denver, Colorado’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) has launched a 90-day pilot program for select elevators to limit illegal activities and address long-standing complaints from riders, reports Progressive Railroading. Three elevators...
Elevator Security Cameras at Hoboken University Prompt Debate
Security cameras — including in dormitory elevators — throughout the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, are prompting debate with some students expressing privacy concerns, student...
San Jose Approves 11-Elevator Refurbishment Contract
The San Jose City Council in California unanimously approved a US$4.5 million contract to refurbish 11 elevators at three city-owned parking garages, the San Jose Spotlight reports. Approximately half are...
Irish Rail Station Elevators Plagued by Vandalism
In 2021, vandalism put 42 elevators serving Irish Rail stations out of commission, the Irish Mirror reports, creating headaches for those with mobility issues. Incidents involved doors being kicked in,...
Suspect In TTC Elevator Damage Arrested, Units Back In Service
A suspect has been arrested in connection with vandalism to 11 Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway station elevators, Global News was among outlets to report on December 27. It was previously reported on...
Elevator Vandalism Impacts Accessibility At TCC Stations
A vandal or vandals damaged elevators at 10 Toronto Transit Commission (TCC) stations on December 21, making three of the stations completely inaccessible as TCC awaits repair parts, City News is among...
