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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