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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2020

New York MTA launches 'Keep Them Covered' campaign

Face coverings protecting New Yorkers’ nose and mouth, including cloth bandanas, scarves, masks, or other alternatives, were mandatory effective April 17 to ride public transportation.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2020

New METRO webinar to look at how COVID-19 is impacting transit suppliers

Officials from Proterra, United Safety, and the Transit Marketing Group will give their insights on April 24 at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern.

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ArticlesApril 20, 2020

Responding to COVID-19: How to optimize transportation resources during emergencies

The COVID-19 outbreak has cities and transit agencies scrambling to provide new forms of transportation for essential staff and emergency services.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2020

ABA convenes industry recovery task force

The task force will work to develop a path forward for not only the cleanliness of motorcoaches but also explore new methods and approaches that protect everyone on the bus.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2020

APTA forms Mobility Recovery and Restoration Task Force

The new task force will develop a roadmap for public transportation services in the post COVID-19 pandemic world.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2020

MARTA implementing 'essential service' plan

The plan keeps MARTA running for health care personnel and other essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2020

MTA, teams with urgent care network to test employees for COVID-19

The new partnership with the state’s largest healthcare provider marks the latest in a series of aggressive health and safety measures taken by the MTA to protect its vital frontline workforce.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2020

American Seating making medical-grade masks in response to COVID-19

The company plans to make the masks until the pandemic need diminishes.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2020

Canada's TransLink seeking emergency funding

Without emergency funding, Metro Vancouver commuters are set to see unprecedented cuts to transit services, according to the agency.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2020

FTA issues advisory to reduce spread of COVID-19 among transit employees, passengers

The Safety Advisory recommends that transit agencies develop and implement procedures and practices consistent with all applicable guidance and information provided by the CDC and OSHA.

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