NJ TRANSIT: HOW WE'RE PROTECTING CUSTOMERS AGAINST COVID-19

NJ TRANSIT: HOW WE'RE PROTECTING CUSTOMERS AGAINST COVID-19

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NJ TRANSIT: HOW WE'RE PROTECTING CUSTOMERS AGAINST COVID-19

NJ Transit

Source: PressReleasePoint.com
13 March 2020

Dedicated Webpage Offers Centralized Information on Agency's Precautionary Measures

NEWARK, NJ -- NJ TRANSIT has launched a dedicated web page offering a centralized location to highlight the many initiatives the agency has undertaken to protect customers and employees against COVID-19. The web page, njtransit.com/COVID19, is available on both desktop and through the mobile app.

In addition to outlining the steps the agency has taken, the website also includes a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section. Posters reminding customers of best-practices to prevent the spread of germs will be appearing on NJ TRANSIT vehicles throughout the system in the coming days.

NJ TRANSIT has enhanced its cleaning efforts to include disinfecting vehicles every 24 hours. Hard surface cleaning and disinfecting typically includes handholds, arm rests, seating areas and restrooms.

Our enhanced cleaning regimen in stations includes additional disinfecting of frequent customer touchpoints such as ticket vending machines, handrails, door handles. In major stations and terminals, this occurs once every shift.

The cleaning agents used in this effort are deemed effective for these purposes and contain anti-viral components such as bleach/water mixes and other disinfectant sprays. Areas regularly cleaned include are doors, door knobs, windows, benches, partitions, trash cans, elevators, escalators, handrails, ledges, all restrooms and floor surfaces and all floor mats.

NJ TRANSIT is closely engaged with the New Jersey Department of Health and other state and federal resources to carefully monitor, and if need be, respond to emergent health concerns that have the ability to impact customers and employees.

The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) offer the following preventative steps for the coronavirus:

Stay home if you are sick
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
Avoid close contact with those who are sick
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, throw the tissue in the trash, then wash hands

For more information, please visit the following websites:

New Jersey Department of Health: https://www.nj.gov/health/

CDC: https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/han00427.asp

About NJ TRANSIT

NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 925,000 weekday trips on 253 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines and through Access Link paratransit service. It is the third largest transit system in the country with 166 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 19,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.

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