America’s top federal safety agency is raising awareness this week about safety for older drivers, but largely ignoring how car dependence often forces seniors to take the wheel even when they can no longer do so safely. Read more
Britain has become the first nation to begin a mass inoculation campaign using a fully tested vaccine, kicking off a global effort to fight Covid-19. Doctors, nurses, certain people aged 80 or over and nursing home workers will be among the first to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Read more
In an open field near the major intersection of Penn and Lowry Avenues in North Minneapolis, across the street from a liquor store and near several churches and a school, […]
The effects of Covid 19 on RTD fixed route, Flex Ride and paratransit services (Access-a-Ride) were discussed as were the safety precautions being taken. The new Access-a-Ride portal/mobile app was also discussed. This portal/app gives users an additional access point to manage and schedule trips. Additionally, it was reported there were changes being made to how the public can access RTD Board meetings via phone. It was suggested that those who were interested should contact the Board office prior to the meeting to obtain the call-in information.
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