COVID-19 Bulletin - 06/15/2020
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Dear Transit System CEOs,
 
Please see today's ideas and practices in responding to COVID-19.
 
Measures to Mitigate Need for Social Distancing: In Japan, JR East has emphasized that physical distancing is not the only way to prevent COVID-19 infections aboard trains. A combination of measures including face coverings, ventilation, refraining from talking, no-contact fare payment, passenger flow, and real-time travel and congestion information impact the degree of social distancing required. Read more  Read more
 
Deeper Discounts for Low-Income Riders: With many transit-reliant riders facing economic hardships resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, Caltrain will institute a 50 percent discount to low- income residents. Read the announcement
 
New Study Says Wearing Masks is Key: COVID-19 spreads mainly via airborne transmission and wearing a mask is the most effective way to stop person-to-person spread, according to a new study. Read the research abstract   Read more
 
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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