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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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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2020

ABA convenes industry recovery task force

The task force will work to develop a path forward for not only the cleanliness of motorcoaches but also explore new methods and approaches that protect everyone on the bus.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2020

MARTA implementing 'essential service' plan

The plan keeps MARTA running for health care personnel and other essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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ArticlesApril 16, 2020

Keeping rail workers safe on the right-of-way

An overview of technology being used in potentially hazardous scenarios, including fixed work zones, moving work zones, and equipment movement/collision avoidance.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2020

MTA, teams with urgent care network to test employees for COVID-19

The new partnership with the state’s largest healthcare provider marks the latest in a series of aggressive health and safety measures taken by the MTA to protect its vital frontline workforce.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2020

American Seating making medical-grade masks in response to COVID-19

The company plans to make the masks until the pandemic need diminishes.

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