Dear Transit System CEOs,
Please see today's ideas and practices in responding to COVID-19.
Articulated Buses and Social Distancing: NJ Transit is putting new articulated buses into revenue service to create greater social distancing and allow for more customer boardings along heavily traveled routes. The articulated buses increase the on-board capacity by more than 65 percent. Read more
Virtual Enrollment in Fare Programs: To continue to help riders register for its low-income fare program during this time of physical distancing, TriMet is temporarily opening a virtual application site. Riders can qualify through a video chat or by filling out an online form. Read more
International Lessons from Taipei: Public transit ridership in Taipei has returned to 80% of normal. Social distancing has been replaced with mandatory passenger face coverings, public temperature checks, and strict cleaning regimens. Read more
