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ArticlesApril 14, 2020

What public transit looks like now and could look like after COVID-19 with Paul Comfort

Comfort joins Managing Editor Alex Roman for the latest installment of the METROspectives podcast.

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ArticlesApril 14, 2020

FAQ: Funding for Transit in the CARES Stimulus Package

With $25 billion on the table for transportation, cities and transit agencies have a lot of questions about the new CARES bill. We have answers.

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Articlesby Charlotte DiBartolomeoApril 13, 2020

Transit's monumental challenges to support the frontline in the time of coronavirus

Fear, particularly when it’s sustained over a period of time, reorganizes the brain, cutting off the normal pathways to problem-solving.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2020

BYD donates $1M for medical suplies in U.S., Canada

The supplies are arriving at various U.S. distributions centers to be closer to those locations where they are needed most.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2020

FRA makes $1B available for Amtrak in response to COVID-19

The CARES Act funding will be used to offset the loss of ticket revenue.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2020

Kelleman, Johnson discuss how COVID-19 is impacting their agencies

During the webinar, which is now available on demand, Morgan Lyons discussed how to plan for a crisis, as well as how look ahead once the nation can get through the pandemic, before being joined by the transit CEOs.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2020

IndyGo partners with community groups during COVID-19 pandemic

The partnerships are providing area residents with access to essentials such as groceries and prescriptions.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2020

Detroit DOT to provide 20K masks to riders to protect drivers

Masks will be fastened to the back of the bus via a dispenser as riders enter, no contact will be required to retrieve a mask.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2020

MARTA adds emergency paid sick leave for all employees

As of today, MARTA has 14 employees who have self-reported a positive COVID-19 diagnosis and 183 employees off work due to risk of exposure.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2020

An open letter to the motorcoach industry

Former president of United Bus Technology Christian Riddell issued an open letter to the motorcoach industry, below is the letter in its entirety.

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