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NewsFebruary 8, 2021

United Safety Partners for Disinfection Lighting Solution

The new patented disinfection UV lighting technology can help to disinfect air and surfaces in occupied spaces with the potential expansion into commercial and emergency vehicular applications in public transportation.

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NewsFebruary 5, 2021

Secretary Buttigieg Meets with Transit Employees, Stresses President’s Support

One of President Biden’s first actions to protect the health and safety of Americans was to sign an Executive Order on January 21 promoting safety during the COVID-19 public health emergency in domestic and international travel.

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NewsFebruary 5, 2021

The COMET Offers Free Rides to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

The rides are part of the agency’s “Don’t Miss Your Shot” campaign seeking to inform and transport residents to major vaccination sites in Richland and Lexington Counties.

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NewsJanuary 16, 2021

Lumin-Air Introduces Ultraviolet Solution to Combat COVID-19

The Lumin-19 is an airstream disinfection solution designed to retrofit school buses and some transit buses.

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NewsJanuary 15, 2021

U.S. DOT Releases Draft Strategic Plan on Accessible Transportation

The agency also released an RFI regarding the launch of an Inclusive Design Reference Hub to establish a library of resources for accessibility in automation.

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NewsJanuary 14, 2021

San Diego's MTS Taps New Director of Transit Security & Passenger Safety

Al Stiehler, who most recently served as chief of field operations for New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, will begin his role Jan. 18.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2021

RTC Launches Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign

Earlier this year, the RTC received a $160,000 grant from the FTA as part of the “Innovations in Transit Public Safety” program to support efforts in combatting human trafficking.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2021

CTA Launches Free Face Mask Pilot Program

Initially, the pilot program will feature disposable mask dispensers on 200 buses serving 20 bus routes serving all areas of the city.

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NewsDecember 29, 2020

FRA Announces Full Implementation of PTC on U.S. Railroads

The accomplishment encompasses thousands of hours of testing and deployment, innovative technological solutions, and a tremendous amount of coordination among nearly 100 host and tenant railroads, railroad associations, material suppliers, and service providers.

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NewsDecember 28, 2020

NY Metro: All Railroads Equipped with PTC

The completion of the federally mandated technology project comes in ahead of the Dec. 31 deadline.

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