COVID-19 Bulletin - 06/24/2020
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Dear Transit System CEOs,
 
Expanded Use of UV Light: Based on the success of its initial pilot project, New York MTA is expanding the use of ultraviolet disinfecting technology to eradicate COVID-19 on subway cars. Meanwhile, NJ Transit is studying the use of UV technology for its buses. Read more  Read more
 
Increasing Frequency of Bus Trips: LA Metro has increased the frequency of trips on heavily used bus lines to allow capacity for physical distancing. Read the announcement
 
Incentives to Shop Local: To encourage residents to shop local and boost economic activity, the City of Akron is promoting a program to reward community spending with digital "city coins" that are redeemable at participating businesses. 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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