City Modifies Transit Services to Balance Critical Needs with Public Health
StarMetro Implements Changes, Continues Service
March 17, 2020
The City of Tallahassee is committed to ensuring that residents’ critical needs are met through the delivery of vital municipal services while protecting overall community health. As such, service modifications are being implemented to balance these efforts and address the local impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Starting Thursday, March 19, StarMetro will modify its regular weekday service to end at 8 p.m. Start times for these routes remain unchanged. Saturday and Sunday daytime service will remain normal. All night service and trolley service will be suspended. Bus capacity is being limited to accommodate no more than 15 passengers, with strong recommendations that passengers practice safe distancing as encouraged by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Over two weeks ago, StarMetro enhanced its cleaning protocols for all buses. Hand sanitizer is available on all buses. The interior of the buses is thoroughly wiped down with disinfectant multiple times per day while in service. Each night when the buses come off their routes, following another thorough cleaning, the interior of the buses is completely sprayed down with additional disinfectant. Additionally, the restrooms at C.K. Steele Plaza are receiving enhanced cleaning.
“StarMetro is actively monitoring all local, state and federal guidelines to limit group contact and encouraging individuals to only use public transportation for essential needs, such as work,” said Angela Baldwin, director of StarMetro. “As community members heed the advice of public health officials to socially distance, we are seeing a decline in ridership, and we thank our patrons for supporting our proactive measures to protect their health.”
Passengers can get route and other StarMetro information at Talgov.com/StarMetro. For a complete list of modifications to City services, visit Talgov.com.
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