COVID-19 Bulletin - 9/4/2020
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Dear Transit System CEOs,

Reduced Fares for Persons Experiencing Unemployment: In Minnesota, Metro Transit is extending its program, which offers $1 fares to low-income earners, to now include those who have lost their jobs for any reason, including COVID-19.
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Uniform Face Masks for Operators: In Pennsylvania, Port Authority of Allegheny County is designing its own face masks to be part of employee uniforms. Read more  Read the statement
 

Urban Housing Markets Remain Strong: A new study by Zillow shows, contrary to multiple media reports, that suburban housing markets have not strengthened at a disproportionately rapid pace compared to urban markets. Read more 

See the study 
 
For more information on public transit's response to the pandemic, visit APTA's COVID-19 Resource Page.

Have questions related to COVID-19? APTA has established an email hotline to assist you. Send your questions to coronavirusquestions@apta.com.
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