The MTA – NY, CT, Long Island
Riding the Train and Bus – Protecting Your Health
What is Being Done for Riders:
The MTA is continuing to take necessary steps to protect the health and safety of riders and MTA employees with increased cleaning and sanitation for vehicles and at stations.
All New York City Transit, MTA Bus Company, Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North are significantly increasing the frequency and intensity of sanitizing procedures at each of its stations, moving to disinfecting efforts twice a day, and continuing its daily cleanings on its fleet of rolling stock with the full fleet of train cars and buses completed every 72 hours or less. The Access-A-Ride dedicated fleet is disinfected daily.
Frequently used surfaces in stations–commonly referred to as touch points–such as turnstiles, MetroCard and ticket vending machines, and handrails, are now being disinfected twice daily. The MTA continues to use EPA-approved and CDC-endorsed disinfectants.
What You Can Do as Riders:
They encourage all riders to:
- Wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Stay home if sick
- Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth
- Clean areas that are frequently touched with sanitizing spray or wipes
USI will continue to share information and updates with all employees during this time. If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Human Resources at (917) 885-4475. Take care and stay well. Thank you.
