{"id":2022,"date":"2020-06-25T19:29:15","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T19:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saharmaleklaw.com\/?p=2022"},"modified":"2023-10-25T21:35:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T21:35:19","slug":"metros-recovery-task-force-releases-early-recommendations-to-improve-mobility-during-reopening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saharmaleklaw.com\/metros-recovery-task-force-releases-early-recommendations-to-improve-mobility-during-reopening\/","title":{"rendered":"Metro\u2019s Recovery Task Force Releases Early Recommendations to Improve Mobility During Reopening"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Recovery Task Force is still in the planning phase, but has already made some recommendations. These include:<\/strong><\/p>\n · Survey customers about their transportation needs. Doing so will help develop what sort of ridership they can expect in the coming weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n · Authorize cities receiving 2020 Open Street Grants to use funds for transit projects, such as slowing traffic, expanding bicycle lanes, and expanding safe pedestrian areas.<\/span><\/p>\n · Test new cleaning practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Develop less chemical-heavy options for disinfecting. Implement practices that are effective.<\/span><\/p>\n · Find a way to offer face masks to riders. Employees are already required to wear masks.<\/span><\/p>\n · Partner with cities to accelerate projects designed to speed up bus service and travel, such as dedicated bus lanes.<\/span><\/p>\n · Match service levels with demand in the areas served. For example, restore more service in areas with higher demands and keep less service in areas with lower demands.<\/span><\/p>\n · Engage employers in talks about increasing telecommuting or remote work. This will reduce overall traffic congestion.<\/span><\/p>\n · Implement a contactless payment system in the Transit app.<\/span><\/p>\n · Reimagine and redefine projects. Find ways to positively impact the region while meeting goals.<\/span><\/p>\n · Research options to improve the L.A. Metro Bike Share program. <\/span><\/p>\n · Expand social services and help find housing for homeless people who rely on the Metro system.<\/span><\/p>\n According to Metro, the transit agency has been “profoundly†affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including reduced service, loss of riders, and many employees becoming ill. <\/span>Now that the county is starting to reopen, Metro must consider these recommendations for the best way to recover. Stay up to date with Metro on their website: <\/span>metro.net<\/span><\/a><\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has released recommendations for improving mobility as the county reopens. The Metro’s Recovery Task Force is developing a reopening plan as the COVID-19 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2020,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n