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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2020

ETS installs Vapor operator safety doors on bus fleet

The heavy-duty door features a large, laminated safety glass that functions as a sneeze guard, and an electric window that can be closed quickly and easily.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2020

OLI awards grants for rail safety public awareness campaigns

The approved grants were awarded through a competitive process, with selection based on criteria such as successfully leveraging the federal funds with private partnerships.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2020

FTA provides flexibility for agencies to meet safety plan requirements

The PTASP regulation requires transit agencies to incorporate Safety Management System policies and procedures as they develop safety plans to manage safety risks.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2020

ABC Companies focusing on preparing operators for post COVID-19

CLEANS offers a variety of options that can work with the widest possible range of coach brands and models currently in service, as well as new Van Hool equipment.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2020

Rosco joins effort to supply PPE, equipment to N.Y. healthcare workforce

New York State is the hardest hit state in the U.S. with the most positive cases of COVID-19 and the most deaths resulting from COVID-19.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2020

More than 5K MTA employees return to work after quarantines

As a result of the strengthening workforce and improved employee scheduling, MTA New York City Transit is continuing to improve subway service regularity.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2020

New York MTA launches 'Keep Them Covered' campaign

Face coverings protecting New Yorkers’ nose and mouth, including cloth bandanas, scarves, masks, or other alternatives, were mandatory effective April 17 to ride public transportation.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2020

New METRO webinar to look at how COVID-19 is impacting transit suppliers

Officials from Proterra, United Safety, and the Transit Marketing Group will give their insights on April 24 at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern.

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ArticlesApril 20, 2020

5 ways technology improves the transit passenger experience

In this digital age, riders expect a sleek experience that offers easy access to critical information, such as rider alerts and route information.

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ArticlesApril 20, 2020

Responding to COVID-19: How to optimize transportation resources during emergencies

The COVID-19 outbreak has cities and transit agencies scrambling to provide new forms of transportation for essential staff and emergency services.

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