FTA Update (January 2021)
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other Federal partners to provide guidance to the public transportation industry in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). FTA posted a new Frequently Asked Question (CE18) regarding eligibility of transportation services to COVID-19 vaccination sites on its website that covers the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and ER funding requirements.
Related Links:
FTA’s COVID-19 website FTA’s COVID-19 FAQs
TAM/RTAP Special COVID-19 Newsletter
General Resources / Resource Pages
Changes to Federal Regulations and Guidance During the Pandemic:
Examples and Best Practices:
- CTAA's COVID-19 Resources and News web page provides links to numerous resources and best practices, including:
- Examples of rural transit agency pandemic plans:
- Approaches to protecting drivers and passengers:
Links to new Maryland Guidance, programs, activities
Federal Response
Links to new Federal guidance, programs, activities
The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) has created a collection of resources and news vital to transit operators during the COVID-19 outbreak. Available here.
Maryland Nonprofits has created a COVID-19 resource page for nonprofit agencies available here.
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has created a COVID-19 resource page available here.
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