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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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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2020

ABA's Pantuso urges motorcoach industry to contact Congress today!

In a letter, the president and CEO touched on the urgency of the call with Congress set to tackle the third bill to address impact of COVID-19 on the country.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2020

CTAA letter urges Congress to include public transit in COVID-19 relief

The rural, small city, specialized, and NEMT operators are experiencing unprecedented challenges in the wake of COVID-19.

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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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