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Dear Transit System CEOs,
Please see today's ideas and practices in responding to COVID-19.
Mats at Station Entrances: In Korea, mats placed at the entrances of rail stations are being used as an extra level of protection by providing passengers a way to clean their shoes, thus helping to stop the spread of COVID-19. View image
Contact Tracing Apps: Digital contact tracing apps are at an advanced stage of development in Europe and Asia. Experts warn that any tracing app must address privacy concerns, while still providing health officials with enough information to assist with curbing the spread of the coronavirus. Read more
A New York Subway First: For the first time in 115 years, New York’s subway system underwent a planned overnight shutdown. Trains, stations, and equipment were disinfected, and a general sweep of the system was conducted. Due to the pandemic, this practice will continue for the foreseeable future. Read more
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