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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2020

FTA makes $25B available to aid public transit during COVID-19

Funding will be provided at a 100% Federal share, with no local match required, and will be available to support capital, operating, and other expenses.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2020

Ford Mobility team offers support to transit agencies in response to COVID-19

Beyond offering access to demand response software, the company's transit innovators are offering essential transit planning support during this time of uncertainty.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2020

JTA, Beep, and NAVYA AVs help transport Mayo Clinic COVID-19 tests

On Monday, up to four autonomous vehicles began operating along an initial route, in full autonomous mode without attendants or other people onboard.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2020

RTC expands specialty service to help senior citizens during COVID-19

The RTC has long offered 12 Silver STAR routes to connect senior living communities and various shopping areas, offering senior citizens convenient access to grocery stores, banks, and more.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2020

DCTA expands microtransit service in response to COVID-19

The agency introduced the new on-demand transit zones as a replacement for fixed routes with low ridership and long wait times.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2020

GM partners to mass produce critical care ventilators

Across all manufacturers, there is a global backorder of critical care ventilators capable of supporting patients fighting COVID-19.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2020

Guidance issued for Families First Act to support nation during crisis

Fact Sheet for Employees, Employers, and a Questions and Answers document — addresses critical questions about COVID-19.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2020

Americans turn away from public transit as direct result of COVID-19

Public opinion poll among 1,000 Americans found that 48% feel that riding public transit poses a high health risk due to the virus.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2020

L.A. Metro unveils 'hybrid package' to continue service during COVID-19

Both bus and rail service will be adjusted that will result in slightly less service than offered on the typical weekday but more than on a typical weekend.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2020

Virus that causes COVID-19 stable for hours on surfaces, study says

Suggests that people may acquire the virus through the air and after touching contaminated objects.

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