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FRA Awards Funds to Deter Trespassing
In awarding the grants, FRA focused on trespass hot spots — geographic areas where law enforcement agencies have witnessed high instances of the behavior.
In awarding the grants, FRA focused on trespass hot spots — geographic areas where law enforcement agencies have witnessed high instances of the behavior.
The agency is also using electrostatic sprayers to clean and sanitize its entire fleet of approximately 500 buses every evening and disinfect high touch surfaces on 200 buses throughout the day.
The tool allows riders to check recent ridership levels of a train they plan to ride and confirm they will have the ability to maintain safe distances on board trains.
The installation of new barriers across the fleet is expected to be completed by the fall. The MTA will resume front door boarding on all buses in August.
Clean Care Certified is a commitment to thorough cleaning; using technology to keep passengers safe; protective procedures; and creating confidence in riding the company’s vehicles.
President/CEO Joseph Mirabile talks about the decision to begin manufacturing the critically needed gear and how the community was coming together pack and distribute it to frontline workers.
Researchers have published their findings in Science of The Total Environment, highlighting that using public transport in the UK during a pandemic outbreak has a six-fold increased risk of contracting an acute respiratory infection.
The bus seating and fire protection supplier makes the change to reflect its expanded safety solutions offerings, including PPE.
The goal was not only to help relocate those in need, but to also assist them in accessing services to meet the needs of those with mental health concerns and the homeless during the pandemic.
Luminator Technology Group and Grignard Company will host an informational webinar on Tuesday, July 14, hosted by METRO Magazine. To register, click here.
The study, to be conducted over the next few months, will include examining the effectiveness of the UVC wavelength in killing viruses as well as electronically mapping the interior of different bus models to determine the best placement for the UVC source.
Aegis bonds to the surface and creates an environment that prevents organisms from attaching and thriving on treated surfaces.
The main message behind the guide is that the motorcoach industry is ready to take travelers wherever they want to go in clean buses.
On March 30, autonomous shuttles were used to transport medical supplies and COVID-19 tests for the first time in the U.S.
Beginning in early September, the agency will implement a pilot program that reduces fines, offers more payment options, a community service option in lieu of payment, and a new appeal window.
Like many transit agencies around the nation, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is implementing additional measures to promote social distancing onboard buses and at JTA facilities.
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