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Dear Transit System CEOs,
Please see today's ideas and practices in responding to COVID-19.
- FTA Waives Local Match for FY 2020 and Prior Funds: FTA has waived the remaining local share requirement for previous appropriations of Section 5307 and Section 5311 programs for COVID-19-specific expenses. This is a positive change to earlier guidance. Note, the 100% federal share for FY 2020 and prior year funds applies to expenses related to response to COVID-19, and not all uses of previously appropriated 5307/5311 funds. View APTA’s Legislative Update and FTA’s responses to Questions ER16 – ER 20.
- Transit Employee Food Drive: In Washington, Pierce Transit launched an employee food drive to help stock the local Emergency Food Network. On April 17, the agency delivered 150 pounds of employee-donated food items to assist their neighbors. With many people out of work and experiencing extreme financial hardship, local food banks are becoming a vital resource for people needing to put food on the table. View image
- Local Clarification of Face Coverings: Public transit agencies are continuing to clarify practices with regard to face coverings for riders. In Arkansas, Rock Region Metro riders must wear either masks or some other covering of the nose and mouth. The requirement is being enforced, with a number of potential riders turned away for lack of face coverings. While in Ohio, Stark Area Regional Transit Authority is strongly encouraging riders to wear face coverings, but it is not an absolute requirement.
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