The links provided below will take you to the related websites for each of the main agencies that oversee transportation in New York State.

Please visit these websites frequently for updated information as this health crisis evolves.

As always, PTSI is here to assist you. Please feel free to email us at: kathy@ptsi.org and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.

Stay well everyone!

Statement from Paul Overbaugh – NYSED State Director (5/07/20)

“In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the Governor has issued a number of Executive Orders intended to protect the health and safety of New Yorkers. In addition, the Board of Regents has postponed regulatory timelines for qualification and compliance of transportation professionals until further notice. Employers who wish to continue in-person trainings despite these directives may wish to consult with their attorneys and insurers before doing so. “

Paul.Overbaugh@nysed.gov

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https://www.health.ny.gov

https://www.dot.ny.gov

https://dmv.ny.gov/motor-carriers/information-and-forms-article-19

http://www.nysed.gov

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/three-month-waiver-response-covid-19-emergency-states-and-clp-holders-operating

http://www.p12.nysed.gov/sss/schoolhealth/schoolhealthservices/coronavirus.html

https://dmv.ny.gov/dmv/covid-19-information-customers-and-businesses

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/expanded-emergency-declaration-under-49-cfr-ss-39023-no-2020-002-relating-covid-19

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6b3x02mz2y9vc30/NYSED%20State%20Director%20Message.pdf?dl=0

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We are aware that many carriers are experiencing difficulty in completing annual and biennial 19-A procedures due to constraints caused by the COVID-19 emergency. Please be assured that full consideration of the circumstances will be given when conducting future compliance reviews.

Any future updates can be found at: https://dmv.ny.gov/motor-carriers/information-and-forms-article-19

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID-19 when schools re-open. The guidance gives information on general school opening processes as well as to school transportation providers on how to keep children safe on school buses.

The link to review the full report is as follows:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools.html

We draw specific attention to information on “What Bus Transit Operators Need to Know About COVID-19”. This information is useful to school transportation operators and can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/bus-transit-operator.html

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