Florida-Specific Coronavirus Conference Call

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. Also provided here is a list of systems with suspended service as of 04/10/2020.

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 

Important Links

(NEW!) Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
To ensure continuity of operations of essential functions, CDC advises that critical infrastructure workers may be permitted to continue work following potential exposure to COVID-19, provided they remain asymptomatic and additional precautions are implemented to protect them and the community. Including Do’s and Don’ts (pdf).

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.

Transit System Stories & Best Practices
Examples of transit agency safety alerts and documents from around the country

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.

Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), February 2020.

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.

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.

FACT SHEETS