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PodcastsSeptember 25, 2020

MJ Maynard Discusses Safety Measures, the ADA Community, and the Las Vegas Strip

MJ Maynard, CEO of the RTC of Southern Nevada, joins METRO's Alex Roman to discuss her recent article about the measures the agency is taking to protect its ridership during the pandemic, how COVID-19 is impacting the Las Vegas Strip, the RTC’s ongoing work with the ADA community, and more.

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NewsSeptember 16, 2020

FTA Awards Grants for BART Transbay, Metro Council LRT Projects

FTA Deputy Administrator K. Jane Williams said that the federal funding for both projects “will help create jobs and support communities as they recover from the COVID-19 public health emergency.”

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NewsSeptember 15, 2020

Metra Creates COVID-19 Response Campaign

The “My Metra” campaign will highlight steps the agency has taken, following the guidance of the CDC and health officials, to create a safe experience for its riders.

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NewsSeptember 10, 2020

APTA, Transit Industry Unveils Nationwide ‘Health and Safety Commitments’ Program

The program was developed after asking transit users from across the country what measures would make them feel more confident riding public transportation amid concerns about COVID-19.

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NewsSeptember 9, 2020

SacRT’s Microtransit Service Among the Most Successful in the U.S.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, SacRT’s SmaRT Ride has experienced steady growth this summer, with July showing the highest ridership month to date, providing approximately 12,200 rides.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 8, 2020

U.S. Senator Visits DATTCO, Urges Support of CERTS Act

Sen. Richard Blumenthal holds a press conference at the transportation company, calling to pass legislation to provide financial relief for bus and motorcoach companies hit hard by COVID-19.

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NewsAugust 31, 2020

TTC Recalls Workers to Ramp Up Services as Schools Reopen

CEO Rick Leary announced temporary layoffs in April in the wake of a historic ridership drop caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting shut down of schools and non-essential businesses.

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ArticlesAugust 31, 2020

Cleveland RTA's Caver Talks Mobility's Impact on Economics and More

With current CEO India Birdsong out on maternity leave, Dr. Floun’say Caver is serving as Acting CEO and tasked with continuing to move the agency forward while also dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest in the region.

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NewsAugust 24, 2020

NFI Parts™ Announces Exclusive Distributorship for Proactive Air and Surface Purification System

Puradigm recently announced successful testing at the University of Florida showing its technology deactivates SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as deactivating coronavirus 229E.

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NewsAugust 17, 2020

Barons Bus Adding UV Light Kits to Combat COVID-19

NFI Parts’ UV Lighting system works to reduce bacteria, viruses, and mold in the HVAC system, creating a safer and more comfortable experience for passengers.

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