In the face of impending global challenges, it's essential for local transit agencies to recognize thinking globally is not only advisable but necessary for the resilience of the communities they serve.
The new air purification units were installed on nearly 70% of buses in The Rapid’s fleet.
As moving vehicles operate most of the waking hours and open their doors for travelers to get on and off at different stops, public transportation exposes people to various harmful airborne particles from indoor and outdoor environments.
The product removes up to 99 % of harmful particles in a single pass, keeping in-cabin air quality within WHO-recommended levels throughout the ride.
The impact of the pandemic has not only created an urgent need to regain ridership, it has also presented a new opportunity: to rethink the passenger experience and the role of mass transit in promoting the health and well-being of our communities.
METRO spoke with several suppliers of these technologies about their latest offerings for the transit industry — providing insight on how these systems work and how they can help benefit long-term passenger safety.
While good personal hygiene, physical distancing, the use of personal protective equipment, and implementation of other conventional measures are important, there are also opportunities to influence the physical components of transit stations and vehicles and their ventilation systems via planning and design tools.
The solution leverages a filter, paired with an innovative cleaning technology, to capture and deactivate certain viruses, like COVID-19, as the air is exchanged in buses.
The NPBI air-filtering devices eliminate airborne pathogens and deliver clean air without producing ozone or other harmful by-products.
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