COVID-19 Bulletin - 9/2/2020
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Dear Transit System CEOs,
 
Accelerating Transit Projects: To promote projects that could reduce driving and emissions, and offer a boost to transit, the California legislature has passed the Sustainable Transportation COVID-19 Recovery Act, which exempts “sustainable” projects from stricter environmental reviews. Read more
 
Bus Stop Consolidation: In Indianapolis, IndyGo has begun plans to move, consolidate, or eliminate more than 500 bus stops. The initiative is intended to speed bus service and bring the system into alignment with the agency's service standards.   Read the announcement    Interactive map    News reports   
 
Access to Addiction Treatment: To help in the battle against drug addiction and abuse, all 18 transit agencies in West Virginia are partnering with the state's Bureau for Behavioral Health in a federally-funded effort to provide free access to treatment centers. Read and watch the report

 
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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