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NewsSeptember 29, 2021

FTA Announces RFI on Transit Worker Safety

This is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to help ensure the safety of American workers.

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NewsSeptember 28, 2021

CTAA Releases Report on Transit Agencies and their COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

The survey received a total 120 responses from agencies across the U.S.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2021

New York’s MTA to Increase Mask Enforcement Throughout the System

The goal of heightened enforcement is to increase mask usage across all agencies, and to return to 2020 and early 2021 compliance levels where nearly 100% of riders wore masks onboard subways, buses, commuter railroads, and paratransit vehicles.

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NewsSeptember 21, 2021

L.A. Metro Launches 'Keep Metro Clean and Safe' Campaign

Metro said it will increase compliance with rules requiring masks to be worn and banning smoking and littering on the system.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2021

Ga.'s CAT Partners with Local Officials to Launch Vaccination Incentive Program

Under the incentive program, all employees will be paid $500 to get the vaccine.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2021

Transdev, RTA Partner for ADA Eligibility and Travel Training Services

Transdev will now manage RTA's ADA paratransit eligibility certification process, its customer service call center, and conduct its travel training operations.

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NewsSeptember 10, 2021

Metrolink Teams to Pilot Earthquake Early Warning System to Enhance Rail Safety

The Earthquake Early Warning System uses data from the USGS-operated ShakeAlert® to notify Metrolink’s PTC system that an earthquake has occurred.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2021

FTA Makes $2.2B in ARP Funding Available to Help Transit Agencies with Additional Service Needs

Additional Assistance Funding may be awarded to transit systems demonstrating additional assistance is needed to cover operating expenses related to maintaining day-to-day operations, cleaning and sanitization, combating the spread of pathogens on transit systems, and maintaining critical staffing levels.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2021

FTA Urges Transit Agencies to Continue Emphasizing Importance of Vaccinations

Only 14% of Americans now say that they are not likely to get vaccinated, according to a recent Ipsos poll.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2021

San Francisco, Houston METRO Land Federal ARP Grants

The funds are intended to help transit agencies maintain service and jobs as communities continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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