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NewsFebruary 1, 2021

CDC Issues Mask Mandate for Public Transportation

The new requirement, which implements President Joe Biden’s Executive Order 13998, applies to all travelers on U.S. public transportation systems, including rail, van, bus, and motorcoach services.

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NewsJanuary 20, 2021

Air Treatment Solution Approved by EPA to Combat COVID-19

Luminator Technology Group’s Renew Air Treatment System uses Grignard Pure to kill more than 98% of airborne coronavirus particles.

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NewsJanuary 15, 2021

U.S. DOT Releases Draft Strategic Plan on Accessible Transportation

The agency also released an RFI regarding the launch of an Inclusive Design Reference Hub to establish a library of resources for accessibility in automation.

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NewsJanuary 14, 2021

San Diego's MTS Taps New Director of Transit Security & Passenger Safety

Al Stiehler, who most recently served as chief of field operations for New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, will begin his role Jan. 18.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2021

RTC Launches Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign

Earlier this year, the RTC received a $160,000 grant from the FTA as part of the “Innovations in Transit Public Safety” program to support efforts in combatting human trafficking.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2021

MTA Completes Rollout of OMNY Contactless Fare Payment System

Over 15,000 OMNY readers have been installed at the agency’s 472 stations, on all 5,800 buses, and at Staten Island Railway stations.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2021

CTA Launches Free Face Mask Pilot Program

Initially, the pilot program will feature disposable mask dispensers on 200 buses serving 20 bus routes serving all areas of the city.

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NewsDecember 29, 2020

FRA Announces Full Implementation of PTC on U.S. Railroads

The accomplishment encompasses thousands of hours of testing and deployment, innovative technological solutions, and a tremendous amount of coordination among nearly 100 host and tenant railroads, railroad associations, material suppliers, and service providers.

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NewsDecember 28, 2020

NY Metro: All Railroads Equipped with PTC

The completion of the federally mandated technology project comes in ahead of the Dec. 31 deadline.

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NewsDecember 22, 2020

Metrolink Installs Antimicrobial Air Filters Aboard All Trains

Built by Purafil, the new PuraShield air filters do more than capture airborne microbials, they destroy them on contact.

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