We understand that people need to get to work, doctors, and to buy food/household goods. This is why we have continued our service and we will continue to serve our community. Our number one priority at LCTA is the health and safety of our operators and passengers.
To try and prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask that passengers only use our service for life sustaining travel. We ask that riders get on and off the buses by using the back door to keep social distancing space between our operators and riders. We want all passengers to practice social distancing while on the bus as well. If there are too many people on the bus and you feel that you are too close, please wait for the next trip. If you are sick, stay home. If you are coughing or sneezing, do so into your elbow or a tissue and throw the tissue out into a waste container. If you are coughing without taking precautions, you may be asked to leave the bus.
We will not be reducing service at this time. We are continuously monitoring the fluctuating ridership and may decide to not run some trips, such as we have with the Night Service Georgetown Loop and the Tripper service that is open to the public that many school kids use. The reason for this is because reduced service means fewer trips, fewer trips creates the possibility that buses will be overcrowded. This is something we want to avoid at all times.
Be mindful of those around you. They are just as worried about this virus as you are. Please follow these steps and make for a safer and more comfortable ride for everyone. Here are the suggestions from the PA Department of Health on stopping the spread of COVID-19.
Wash Your Hands
Washing your hands is one of the most important steps you can take in staying healthy. When you wash, make sure you:
- Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
- Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
- Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
- Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
- Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them. Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs in most situations.
If soap and water are not readily available, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.
Cover Your Mouth and Nose
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. At this time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not recommend the routine use of face masks and respirators in the community. Most often, the spread of germs from person-to-person happens among close contacts (within 6 feet).
Avoid Touching Your Face
Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
Clean Surfaces
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces — especially when someone is ill.
Practice Social Distancing
- Stay home as much as you can
- Avoid public spaces
- Keep at least 6 feet between you and others if you must go out
- Don’t attend or host large gatherings
Avoid using mass transit unless necessary