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Dear Transit System CEOs,
Social Distancing Coaches: In Philadelphia, SEPTA plans to deploy social distancing “coaches” to supplement its signage, social media reminders, and automated announcements that promote its required mask-wearing policy. SEPTA does not plan to involve transit police in systemwide enforcement. Read more
Allowing More People on Buses and Trains: In Oregon, TriMet has adjusted its passenger limits and has begun to allow 3-foot spacing between passengers onboard its vehicles in accordance with Oregon Health Authority directives, which include required face coverings, physical distancing, and more frequent cleanings of buses and trains. TriMet has hired 130 additional cleaning staff to disinfect major vehicle touch points every four hours. Read the Announcement
Open-Air Buses: In London, an on-demand bus company is testing a service that uses roofless tourist buses to take commuters to and from work. Read more
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