FTA Makes $10M Available to Deploy Innovations that Help Transit Industry During COVID-19 Recovery

As communities nationwide shift their focus from response to economic recovery, transit agencies are supporting local efforts by increasing the availability of service.

by METRO Staff

October 5, 2020

FTA Makes $10M Available to Deploy Innovations that Help Transit Industry During COVID-19 Recovery — The Public Transportation COVID-19 Research Demonstration Program will fund projects that demonstrate innovative solutions, such as cleaning and disinfecting protocols for transit vehicles, facilities, and equipment.
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is making $10 million in grant funding available through a new Public Transportation COVID-19 Research Demonstration Grant Program that will identify ways to make transit operations more efficient and improve mobility nationwide.

“During this time of incredible challenges, the transit industry has demonstrated resilience and dedication to provide critical transportation services for every American who depends on public transportation every day,” said FTA Deputy Administrator K. Jane Williams. “The goal of this program is to give transit agencies additional resources to address COVID-19 related concerns and share innovative measures to strengthen public confidence in public transportation.”

The Public Transportation COVID-19 Research Demonstration Program will fund projects that demonstrate innovative solutions, such as:

Cleaning and disinfecting protocols for transit vehicles, facilities, and equipment.
Effective exposure mitigation measures.
Contactless payment systems and other innovative mobility strategies.
Measures that strengthen public confidence in transit services.

As communities nationwide shift their focus from response to economic recovery, transit agencies are supporting local efforts by increasing the availability of service. The new research demonstration program will help fund and evaluate innovative transit solutions and disseminate outcomes throughout the public transportation industry.

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