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Florida Transit Agency COVID- 19 Innovative Mitigation Strategies 5/7/2020 Today’s Presenters ▪ Paul Goyette, CUTR ▪ Lisa Bacot, FPTA ▪ Chris Geraci, JTA ▪ Caroline A. Hird, Citrus Connection ▪ Walter Kirkland, Star Metro ▪ Jafari Bowden, LYNX ▪ Jim Egbert, MCAT ▪ Paul Goyette on behalf of RTS Gainesville 1 Florida Transit Agency COVID- 19 Innovative Mitigation Strategies Sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation’s Florida Transit Safety and Operations Network (FTSON) and the Florida Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP). 2 1 5/7/2020 Disclaimer ▪ The information presented during this webinar is not considered official information and is only intended to provide examples of what other Florida transit agencies are doing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The FDOT/CUTR COVID-19 – Emergency Management Tips and Practices for Bus Transit Systems Resource Guide is a compilation of information related to the COVID-19 pandemic and is not an official document. 3 COVID-19 – Emergency Management Tips and Practices for Bus Transit Systems ▪ Developed based on State of Florida Proclamations (Executive Orders) ▪ Guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ▪ Source of material: • CTAA • National RTAP • FTA • APTA • Florida Department of Health • Florida transit agencies ▪ Updated bi-weekly ▪ https://ftson.org/covid-19-fl-bus-transit-systems/ 4 2 5/7/2020 COVID-19 – Emergency Management Tips and Practices for Bus Transit Systems (cont’d) ▪ Including mitigation and containment techniques • Public transit facilities • Transit fleet/facility maintenance • Transit service modifications • Transit fare adjustments • Preliminary screening of employees and patrons • Social distancing implementations 5 COVID-19 – Emergency Management Tips and Practices for Bus Transit Systems (cont’d) ▪ Additional tips provided in the following categories: • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) • Work remotely • Utilizing social media • Transit worker wellness 6 3 5/7/2020 Preforming Hazard Risk Analysis When Making Modifications and Changes ▪ Hazard risk analysis for all operational changes to support SMS (Safety Management Systems) • Placing signs on seats (screws that could protrude) • Taping off seats (introduce trip hazards) • Installing temporary barriers in buses (create new safety hazards) • Proper use of and knowing the limitations of PPE (face masks/shields could limit operate site lines) 7 Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19 ▪ Temporarily designing out the potential of exposure (engineering controls) is the primary method of reducing risk of exposure ▪ Proper use and limitations of PPE ▪ Source supplies locally, if possible 8 4 5/7/2020 FPTA COVID-19 UPDATE LISA M. BACOT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FLORIDA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION 1 Mission/Vision • Our Mission: – To continuously support improved public transportation and improve mobility opportunities in Florida through advocacy, education, and partnerships. • Our Vision: – FPTA is the leading force in supporting Florida’s public transportation and mobility industry. 2 1 5/7/2020 Activities Conducted by FPTA www.floridatransit.org/coronavirus 3 Activities Conducted by FPTA • Member of Public Transportation Emergency Management Committee • Held 2 Statewide Coronavirus Conference Calls • Created the Florida Transit Reopen & Recovery Task Force • Staff is attending numerous APTA, CTAA, FTA and other National Meetings 4 2 5/7/2020 Florida Transit Reopen & Recovery Task Force • FPTA Executive Committee, FDOT, and CUTR Staff • Sent letter to Governor's Reopen Florida Task Force • Holding Tier Member Meetings • Will develop a final set of recommendations for the Reopening and Recovery of Florida’s Transit Systems 5 Letter to Governor’s Reopen Florida Task Force 6 3 5/7/2020 FPTA’s Recommendations to the Governor’s Reopen Florida Task Force • Focus on Safety • Recognize and Maintain Social Distancing • Recognize That Transit System Employees are Essential Workers and Prioritize Testing For Transit Workers • Maximize Funding for Transit as an Essential Service 7 THANK YOU! LISA M. BACOT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FLORIDA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION [email protected] 850.445.8329 8 4 5/7/2020 CNG Strategy/Overview JTA COVID-19 Response Chris Geraci, WSO-CSSD AVP – Safety & Security/Chief Safety Officer 1 1 CNGInitial Strategy/Overview Measures Taken Internal Actions External Actions • Developed Contagious Virus Response Plan • Communication with EOC early and often • Activated Incident Management Team • CDC/FDOH fact sheets and infection control • Internal communication to employees regarding steps measures posted on revenue vehicles and at the JTA has taken as well as prevention techniques transit stations • CDC/FDOH fact sheets and infection control measures • Cleaning & disinfecting vehicles and high-traffic posted in all common areas areas in facilities more frequently • All Agency travel suspended • Placed hand sanitizer stations throughout facilities and terminals • Postponed or cancelled all special events • Followed CDC, DOH, and FDOT’s COVID-19 – • All guest visitation to facilities suspended Emergency Management Tips and Practices for • Required all employees to self-report travel Bus Transit Systems • All fixed route buses already had operator barriers installed, which are an additional layer of protection 2 2 1 5/7/2020 ExtendedCNG Strategy/Overview Measures Taken Administrative Actions Operational Actions • Implemented telework status for all non-essential • Initiated a service reduction to a modified employees Saturday schedule • Issued masks and individual hand sanitizer to • Saturday schedule plus three additional employees routes, express routes, and regional services • Mandated employees wear masks on JTA • Skyway service suspended properties or in revenue vehicles • Strategically blocked seats on buses and • Plexiglass partitions placed at customer-facing terminals to promote social distancing locations • Installed pictograms on the ground at transit • Weekly calls between Safety & Security and the center to promote social distancing EOC • Daily IMT video-conferencing • Communications with employees twice per week • Decided early that we would not suspend fares, • Daily calls with union leadership to discourage additional ridership • Frequent bus A/C filter changes 3 3 SocialCNG Distancing Strategy/Overview Collateral 4 4 2 5/7/2020 CNG Strategy/OverviewLocal Support • Supporting testing sites with cooling/rehab buses • Additional buses provided for inclement weather sheltering • Sourcing sanitizer from local distilleries • Sourcing plexiglass partitions and signage from local companies 5 5 CNGContinued Strategy/Overview Innovation • Supporting Mayo Clinic testing site by transporting COVID-19 test samples from test site to lab with autonomous vehicle • Fabricating face shields for employees internally using 3d printer • Procuring anti-viral coatings to be used with fogger system on buses 6 6 3 5/7/2020 COVID – 19 A SAFER COMMUNITY ▪ Implementing practices at Citrus Connection in response to the COVID-19 pandemic ▪ Proactive steps to protect operators and passengers ▪ To be a superior provider of transportation services 1 COVID – 19 A SAFER COMMUNITY Supplying operators with sanitizing wipes (when available), gloves, hand sanitizer (when available) Operators supplied with spray bottles filled with a disinfectant (Lysol concentrate) to wipe down interior of buses after each trip Employees who wish to wear masks, may purchase and will be reimbursed up to $30.00 2 1 5/7/2020 COVID – 19 A SAFER COMMUNITY ▪ Having extra staff at terminals in the middle of the day to conduct thorough cleaning of interior of buses ▪ Spraying down all interior of buses at end of day with hospital grade disinfectant ▪ Route reductions to meet ridership and staffing levels ▪ Running Saturday schedules ▪ Closed seats within 6 feet of an operator ▪ Limiting ridership on buses by cordoning off seats to help promote social distancing 3 COVID – 19 A SAFER COMMUNITY Suspended the occurrence policy. Allowed employees to call off without fear of disciplinary actions Employees self select voluntary leave of absence for a period of four weeks (April 3rd-30th,) utilizing first sick time (If available), then vacation (if available), then unpaid. This has helped avoid any layoffs of staff Allowing administrative staff to work from home when possible Allowed employees with suspected COVID – 19 exposure to self quarantine at home for 14 days (In accordance with CDC guidelines) If suspected exposure was on a vehicle, it was removed from service until disinfected Written procedures and a schedule for cleaning all vehicles, main office and both terminals 4 2 5/7/2020 Operator Barriers to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 A risk assessment was conducted per the documents provided by FDOT on April 22, 2020 by the following employees for City of Tallahassee-StarMetro. ■ Daniel Dombrowski City of Tallahassee - Safety Specialist ■ Robby Powers City of Tallahassee - Safety Specialist ■ Michael Vaughan StarMetro - Supervisor of Equipment Services ■ Walter Kirkland StarMetro - Service Manager Reviewed by Rosemary Bosby, Operations and Compliance Manager (SMS- coordinator) ■ Assessment A: Potential or actual operator sight or hearing obstruction(s). • Clear plexiglass was selected during the design phase to facilitate the need for full vision in the right peripheral area and through interior mirror. • Adjustments or cutouts were introduced to allow for undistorted view of right exterior
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