Public transportation is one step ahead of the swine flu

ATLANTA — The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is relying not only on its employees, but also on its customers to help fight the H1N1 influenza A (swine flu) virus, according to WSB-AM.

According to the story, customers and employees are being asked to follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) recommended precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, including frequent handwashing, disinfecting high-touch surfaces and covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.

All MARTA buses, trains, mobility vans, bus stations and train stations receive a thorough cleaning each day with a disinfectant approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the story stated.

MARTA receives regular updates from the CDC, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and local health officials, adjusting their plans according to the guidance received, the story noted.

Currently, there are no transportation-related restrictions connected to the worldwide swine flu pandemic and federal officials have confirmed that, at this time, public transportation is no more or less safe than any other public place, the story added.

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