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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2020

FTA issues advisory to reduce spread of COVID-19 among transit employees, passengers

The Safety Advisory recommends that transit agencies develop and implement procedures and practices consistent with all applicable guidance and information provided by the CDC and OSHA.

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Articlesby Charlotte DiBartolomeoApril 13, 2020

Transit's monumental challenges to support the frontline in the time of coronavirus

Fear, particularly when it’s sustained over a period of time, reorganizes the brain, cutting off the normal pathways to problem-solving.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2020

Detroit DOT to provide 20K masks to riders to protect drivers

Masks will be fastened to the back of the bus via a dispenser as riders enter, no contact will be required to retrieve a mask.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2020

MARTA adds emergency paid sick leave for all employees

As of today, MARTA has 14 employees who have self-reported a positive COVID-19 diagnosis and 183 employees off work due to risk of exposure.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2020

CDC releases safety guidance for operators, agencies during COVID-19 pandemic

For bus transit operators, potential sources of exposure include having close contact with a bus passenger with COVID-19 or by contacting surfaces touched or handled by a person with COVID-19.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2020

Vapor Bus reports surge in demand for vShield® operator door

The door provides a critical defensive barrier with large safety glass and heavy-duty lower door to protect against assaults or unwanted passenger interactions.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2020

Pittsburgh's Port Authority launches 'stay home' campaign

Agency is asking riders who must leave home for essential trips, like going grocery shopping or picking up prescription medication, should consider traveling between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2020

Cummins re-purposes engine filter media for N95 medical masks

The first mask prototypes using Cummins’ donated media were assembled by University of Minnesota teams in March as part of an initiative to provide masks to healthcare systems in the region.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2020

CharterUP stepping in to aid motorcoach industry

The Bus Provider Assistance Program, which aims to provide advice and assistance to bus companies in need during the coronavirus pandemic, will be free of charge for three months.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2020

Join METRO for 'Talking transit through COVID-19 & Beyond'

The webinar, taking place April 7 at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern, features Morgan Lyons of Lyons Creative, The Rapid's Andrew Johnson, and the Port Authority of Allegheny County's Katherine Kelleman.

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