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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 29, 2020

[Photos] Fla.'s JTA intensifies cleaning efforts amid coronavirus pandemic

Like many transit agencies around the nation, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is implementing additional measures to promote social distancing onboard buses and at JTA facilities.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2020

Coalition of transit agencies demand at least $25B in federal aid

CEOs from nine agencies signed a letter urging Congressional leaders to include dedicated transit funding in relief package.

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Safety Cornerby Morgan LyonsMarch 24, 2020

Be smart like a virus

One advantage to sustained critical incidents like coronavirus is the ability to do things differently and better.

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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 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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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2020

Ground transportation groups request $12B for essential infrastructure

Develops eight-point plan for saving taxis, liveries, rideshare, buses, shuttles, paratransit, and non-emergency medical trips.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2020

UMA forum focuses on ways to help operators during COVID-19

President/CEO Larry Killingsworth and a panel of guests tried to assure operators as well as offer some necessary advice during this difficult time.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2020

Public transit industry seeks $16 billion in emergency federal funding

Urging Congress to act to offset the extraordinary direct costs and revenue losses caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2020

Making public transit safer during COVID-19 outbreak

In a blog, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao discusses resources available to public transit during COVID-19 pandemic.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2020

RTD estimates its ridership has dropped 60% due to COVID-19

The agency is working to quantify the effects the pandemic is having on its ridership and solidify actual ridership figures.

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