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ArticlesMarch 26, 2025

Putting Out Fires: Is Your Operation Prepared for A Disaster

Day-to-day “fires” may be stressful, but you’re used to putting them out, right? But are you prepared for a literal fire? What would you do if your office building was struck by lightning? What would happen if your fleet was destroyed in a tornado? Torrential rains flood your waiting room? What now?

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 5, 2024

APTA Honors Rail Safety, Security Winners at Rail Conference

The awards celebrate the commitment and efforts of public transit agencies and their employees who are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of passengers, employees, and the communities they serve.

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NewsDecember 17, 2020

The COMET To Provide COVID-19 Testing To Riders

The agency partners with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to provide free COVID-19 testing to riders.

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NewsDecember 11, 2020

FTA Extends Administrative Relief for Transit Agencies During COVID-19

Specifically, FTA will extend access to emergency relief funding for operations and allow more time for transit agencies to meet certain regulatory requirements.

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Safety CornerDecember 9, 2020

How Transit Can Leverage Information Technology to Respond to and Prepare for Crises

Transit systems and their technology partners are working together to adjust operations, provide passengers with up-to-date information, and ensure a safe transit environment.

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NewsDecember 4, 2020

NJ Transit Selects 4 Companies To Develop High-Tech COVID-19 Solutions

Solutions to be tested include air purification and antimicrobial light to combat COVID-19.

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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 3, 2020

FTA makes $25B available to aid public transit during COVID-19

Funding will be provided at a 100% Federal share, with no local match required, and will be available to support capital, operating, and other expenses.

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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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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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