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Changes in travel from coronavirus

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Changes in travel from coronavirus
Changes in travel from coronavirus
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Transportation-stinger-2 the way we travel from public transportation ..

To flying or even grabbing a cab is changing.

Today we're learning more about what that will look like for rochester - during destination medical center's webinar series "road to recovery - public and private transportation.

Kimt new three's jessica bringe joins us live with what travel changes we can expect.

Jessica.

Live lowerthird2line talent coronavirus:jessica bringe jbringe@kimt.com coverage you can count on amy - traffic will be picking up as shelter in place orders are relaxed..

We're already seeing more travel along highway 52.

We can also anticipate an increase in public transportation ridership..

Once again..

In rochester.

Dmc transportation-live vo-1 lowerthird2line coronavirus:public transportation changes rochester, mn the city of rochester says service has been reduced since late march..

But as people return to work there may be a need for more buses as back- up to provide social distancing.

Operations have been changing for rochester public transportation - buses are being cleaned daily and no longer by hand but by using a spray device.

Also - only rear-entry is allowed on buses to maintain the health of riders and drivers.

Dmc transportation-live sot-1 lowerthird2line coronavirus:ia xiong physical development manager, city of rochester that limits that interaction with the bus driver.

The front is only used for those who need it with wheelchairs.

Lowerthird2line talent coronavirus:jessica bringe jbringe@kimt.com coverage you can count on the city of rochester says passengers are encouraged to have face- coverings when riding public transit.

Drivers will also have masks..

Gloves and sanitizer to protect passengers.

Live in rochester- jessica bringe kimt news 3 the city adds it is considering adding plastic barriers between the driver and riders.

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