Last updated May 22, 2020, 0900
NOTE: Excel spreadsheet format providing “at-a-glance” data regarding the number of agencies engaging in specific mitigation measures. This spreadsheet is subject to change at any time and may not reflect the most up-to-date information.

Important Links

COVID-19 Critical Infrastructure Sector Response Planning

COVID-19 – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TIPS AND PRACTICES FOR BUS TRANSIT SYSTEMS
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, FDOT and CUTR recognize the need to provide transit agencies with guidance to help them effectively respond to this crisis. This document is a compilation of tips, strategies, and practices that other public transit across the country have implemented to help reduce the risk of being infected and/or spreading the COVID-19 virus.

Announcing Florida COVID-19 GIS Hub
Relevant maps, downloadable spatial data, resources and tools, and an archive of daily spatial datasets and information. We also provide resource links to other GIS dashboards and online tools that empower researchers and the general public to engage with community needs and happenings.

Resource Links
APTA recommended outside sources of information

FTAresponse@dot.gov
FTA’s email for COVID-19 response

FLORIDA AGENCY RESPONSE
A complete list (pdf) of Florida agencies and their response to COVID-19

3-13-20 – U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Increased Flexibility to Help Transit Agencies Respond to Coronavirus
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced that expanded eligibility of federal assistance is available under FTA’s Emergency Relief Program to help transit agencies respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in states where the Governor has declared an emergency. This includes allowing all transit providers, including those in large urban areas, to use federal formula funds for emergency-related capital and operating expenses, and raises the cap on the federal government’s share of those expenses.

NCHRP guide for Public Transportation Pandemic Planning and Response
There are many helpful checklists towards the end of the report that can provide a starting point for agencies to help you develop your response plans if you don’t already have them in place.

Guidance for Businesses and Employers Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Cases in the United States
This page is updated regularly at noon Mondays through Fridays. Numbers close out at 4 p.m. the day before reporting.

Florida-Specific Coronavirus Conference Calls

On April 9, 2020 a second conference call was held. The document linked here includes a Q&A summary. There is no recording for this call.

On March 17, 2020 a conference call was held between transit agencies and FDOT representatives. The pdf linked here includes a Q&A summary as well as a link to the recording of the call.

State of Florida Executive Order – from the Office of the Governor 

From APTA – “Transit’s Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)” Webinar Recording Link
An off-the-record briefing for the public transportation industry, and slides and the video are not to be reproduced.

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