APTA's COVID-19 Bulletin

Dear Transit System CEOs,

Please see today's ideas and practices in responding to COVID-19.

Postponement of Service Changes: Proposed changes to IndyGo bus routes will be postponed due to various factors related to COVID-19. Changes originally proposed to take effect in June would have implemented a new grid-based bus network, increased service, and made transfers easier. Read more
COVID-19 Impacts Ridership: Data from Seattle shows ridership losses during the current pandemic have been significantly more acute in higher-income communities than in lower-income communities. Read more
Extra Efforts to Keep Public Transit Clean and Safe: In Florida, Pasco County Public Transportation has produced a video to inform the public about its extra efforts to clean and sanitize vehicles and facilities to assure the good health of riders. A second video conveys a message about safe use of the system during the pandemic. View Clean Bus Video View Safe-Riding Video

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.