Transit Safety
Safeguard Passengers and Personnel in High-Traffic Environments
From subway platforms and buses to light rail and people movers, transit systems rely on precise coordination and movement. Wherever equipment operates in close proximity to passengers, proactive safety design is essential to reduce liability, protect lives, and ensure uninterrupted service.
Miller Edge sensing systems are trusted by transit manufacturers and authorities to help mitigate hazards at vehicle doors, platforms, lifts, and access zones. Whether you’re developing new transit systems or retrofitting existing infrastructure, our solutions are engineered for high performance in demanding public environments.
Common Applications
- Reducing entrapment risk at vehicle and platform doors
- Signaling driver stops or passenger intent
- Detecting movement in pedestrian or vehicle access zones
Recommended Transit Safety Solutions
Sensing Edges
Touch-sensitive edge sensors that send a signal upon contact—ideal for reducing door entrapment risk on transit vehicles and station access points.
Ideal for: Bus doors, train doors, people movers, station platform barriers
- Flexible and rigid profiles available
- Sealed for indoor/outdoor use and compliant with flame/smoke/toxicity standards
- Can be custom extruded to match existing doors and mounts
- Easily integrates into safety relay circuits
- Proudly made in the USA for lasting performance
Signaling Strips
Touch-activated switches used to signal driver attention or upcoming stops—popular in passenger rail and specialty transit applications.
Ideal for: Passenger signaling, hidden alarms, stop requests
- Installs easily with rigid PVC mounting channels
- Flexible design conforms to interior surfaces
- Custom lengths and switch configurations available
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Sensing Mats
Pressure-sensitive floor mats that trigger controls or alerts when stepped on, helping to define safe boarding areas and detect presence.
Ideal for: Service bays, secure zones, automated areas
- Durable construction suitable for transit conditions
- Custom-fit design for your dimensions and needs
- Uniform activation zone for full-coverage detection
- Can be configured to trigger system shutdown or light/sound warnings
- Proudly made in the USA for lasting performance
Access Control
Real-time detection that supports safe, efficient passenger and personnel movement in transit spaces
Ideal for: Fare gates, vehicle access points, and pedestrian entry paths
- Detects approaching or departing passengers, vehicles, or service staff
- Triggers automated doors, vehicle signals, audible alerts, or lighting systems
- Helps coordinate precise entry and exit timing in busy or automated environments
- Reduces false triggers with programmable detection zones and sensitivity
Options:
- Intelligent Motion Detection: Recognize vehicles or pedestrians and activate motor controls and alerts.
- Treadle Sensors: Detect traffic presence and signal entry or exit events for integrated control systems.
VisiLight LED™
Real-time visual alerts for increased visibility at automated entry points.
Ideal for: Station access points, transit grilles, and barrier arms
- Integrated LED lighting provides immediate visual cues when doors or gates activate
- Improves awareness for passengers, operators, and service personnel
- Reduces confusion and hesitation in stations with multiple access points
- Available in customizable configurations for transit-specific use cases
- Supports multimodal environments where visual alerts help manage shared spaces
Transit Safety Expertise & Custom Solutions
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Whether you’re a vehicle manufacturer or a transit authority sourcing retrofit parts, Miller Edge brings decades of experience designing safety systems for transit applications. Our in-house engineers can help:
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Transit Integration Resources
Case Study: A Unique Application
See how a sensing edge upgrade helped a California school district cut costly service calls and keep bus bay doors running reliably.
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Evaluate safety risks in your environment and identify the right safeguarding strategies for your needs.
Transit Safety Starts with Smart Sensing
Whether you’re planning for platforms or moving access points, we’ll help you identify reliable, transit-ready sensing solutions. Contact Us
