COVID-19 Response
COVID-19 Response
How can we make transit safer, healthier and more responsive amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
How can we make transit safer, healthier and more responsive amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced unprecedented challenges in public transit.
As New York recovers and rebuilds, it is vital to reimagine public transit to meet its new challenges. The COVID-19 Response Challenge called for technologies and approaches that help to make New York's public transportation system safer, healthier and more responsive to customer and workforce needs.
Challenge Finalists
Beyond
Beyond
PARTNER AGENCY
New York City Transit
PARTNER AGENCY
New York City Transit
Micromobility company featuring a folding electric bike and an electric scooter that aims to integrate with public transit
Micromobility company featuring a folding electric bike and an electric scooter that aims to integrate with public transit
CASPR
CASPR
PARTNER AGENCY
New York City Transit
PARTNER AGENCY
New York City Transit
In-duct HVAC units that work with ambient air to create oxidizing molecules
In-duct HVAC units that work with ambient air to create oxidizing molecules
CitySwift
CitySwift
PARTNER AGENCY
New York City Transit
PARTNER AGENCY
New York City Transit
Software provides passengers and transit operators with predicted capacity levels for every transit vehicle, at any specified date and time
Software provides passengers and transit operators with predicted capacity levels for every transit vehicle, at any specified date and time
Kinnos
Kinnos
PARTNER AGENCY
New York City Transit
PARTNER AGENCY
New York City Transit
Proprietary colorized powder formula that is dissolved into existing liquid bleach disinfectant to visualize surface coverage
Proprietary colorized powder formula that is dissolved into existing liquid bleach disinfectant to visualize surface coverage
Knorr
Knorr
PARTNER AGENCIES
New York City Transit, Metro-North Railroad, NJ Transit
PARTNER AGENCIES
New York City Transit, Metro-North Railroad, NJ Transit
HVAC company with air filtration and purification solution
HVAC company with air filtration and purification solution
Piper
Piper
PARTNER AGENCIES
NJ Transit, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
PARTNER AGENCIES
NJ Transit, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Social distancing solution for both passengers and transit staff
Social distancing solution for both passengers and transit staff
Strongarm
Strongarm
PARTNER AGENCY
NJ Transit
PARTNER AGENCY
NJ Transit
Offers a wearable technology that promotes worker safety and social distancing
Offers a wearable technology that promotes worker safety and social distancing
Vyv
Vyv
PARTNER AGENCY
NJ Transit
PARTNER AGENCY
NJ Transit
Uses non-UV light to remove bacteria from surfaces
Uses non-UV light to remove bacteria from surfaces
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