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Transit Dispatchesby Amos HaggiagAugust 3, 2020

5 COVID-19 Lessons to Make Public Transportation Better

Many of the old ways of doing business in the transit world are now in flux. Funding is not as stable as it was, ridership dropped, and full bus occupancy, once a measure of success, is now a thing to be avoided.

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NewsJuly 31, 2020

SEPTA Launches Fund to Help Families of Employees Impacted by COVID-19

The SEPTA Disaster Relief Memorial Fund was launched in large part due to feedback from employees who wanted a way to help the spouses, children, and other loved ones of co-workers who have died or were severely ill.

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NewsJuly 28, 2020

Solution, Fogging System Approved by EPA to Fight COVID-19

CURIS System’s CURoxide Hydrogen Peroxide blend and fogging system has been approved for inclusion on the agency’s List N.

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PodcastsJuly 27, 2020

The Short- and Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19 on Public Transit and its Ridership with Nicole Recker and Tom Ryden

Nicole Recker, VP of mobility services and administration at Texas’ DCTA, and Tom Ryden, senior project manager for LAN, join METRO's Alex Roman to discuss the implications for transit caused by the pandemic, how branding and messaging will play a part in ridership returning, much more.

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ArticlesJuly 27, 2020

How COVID-19 is Impacting Reno, Mobility with RTC's Thomas

The RTC of Washoe County's Executive Director discusses a multitude of topics, including what it's like starting on the job during the pandemic.

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NewsJuly 21, 2020

Panel Predicts Slow Recovery for Many Engineering Markets after COVID-19

“Funding in the New Normal” is the third of a virtual roundtable series sponsored by the ACEC Research Institute.

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NewsJuly 20, 2020

Las Vegas' RTC Ups Bus Service, Increases COVID-19 Measures

As well as continuing with its ongoing cleaning and safety measures, the RTC is debuting a new online dashboard feature that will provide information on how the pandemic is affecting the RTC’s transit service.

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NewsJuly 10, 2020

Motorcoach, School Bus Associations Come Together to Urge Congress to Pass CERTS Act

The U.S. private motorcoach, school bus, and domestic passenger vessel industries have suffered unprecedented economic losses and furloughed hundreds of thousands of employees over the past four months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NewsJuly 2, 2020

DATTCO Puts COVID-19 Cleaning Procedures in Place for Fleet

Clean Care Certified is a commitment to thorough cleaning; using technology to keep passengers safe; protective procedures; and creating confidence in riding the company’s vehicles.

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NewsJuly 1, 2020

Latest RTD Financial Projections Better than Predicted, Volatility Likely

The June forecast, which Leeds staff discussed at a study session with the board, predicts that RTD’s finances could recover to pre-COVID-19 levels two years sooner than previously predicted — by 2023.

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