Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The world is experiencing an expanding outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19). FTA encourages transit agencies to be informed and prepared.

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

On Friday, March 27, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law. FTA is allocating $25 billion to recipients of urbanized area and rural area formula funds. Learn more

FTA Resources

• FTA Listening Session: Operational Considerations for Reopening Transit (5-15-2020)
• Safety Advisory 20-01: Recommended Actions to Reduce the Risk of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Among Transit Employees and Passengers
• Notice of Enforcement Discretion for Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Regulation (4-22-2020)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from FTA Grantees Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 
• USDOT Guidance on Compliance with DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations (3-23-2020)
• USDOT COVID-19 Drug & Alcohol Testing Statement of Enforcement Discretion for Substance Abuse Professionals and Service Agents (4-4-2020)

Press Releases, Blogs & Announcements

• U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $25 Billion Funding Allocation to Help Nation’s Public Transportation Systems Respond to COVID-19 (4-2-2020)
• U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Deadline Extension for Federal Transit Administration Competitive Grant Programs (3-27-2020)
• Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao's Comments with Transit Stakeholders (3-26-2020)
• Making Public Transit Safer During the COVID-19 Outbreak blog by Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao (3-18-2020)
• U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Increased Flexibility to Help Transit Agencies Respond to Coronavirus (3-13-2020)

Other Federal Resources

• CDC Resources for Transit Employees
  • Public Health Considerations for Reopening Mass Transit During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • CDC Activities and Initiatives Supporting the COVID-19 Response and the President’s Plan for Opening America Up Again
  • What Bus Transit Operators Need to Know About COVID-19
  • What Rail Transit Operators Need to Know About COVID-19
  • What Transit Maintenance Workers Need to Know About COVID-19
  • What Transit Station Workers Need to Know About COVID-19
  • Cleaning and Disinfection for Non-emergency Transport Vehicles
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) landing page

For more information and to ask questions, contact FTAResponse@dot.gov.