EPA working with large transit agencies to learn about protecting trains from Coronavirus

Published: Aug. 7, 2020, 11:50 a.m.

b"Americans have been avoiding public transportation by the millions. People are simply squeamish about what might be festering on poles and grab handles in buses and subways. Especially with coronavirus abroad in the land. The Environmental Protection Agency is trying to help. It's running a program in conjunction with two big municipal transit agencies, to test chemicals that can clean these surfaces and keep them clean. Here with more, a researcher and chemical engineer in EPA's office of research and development, Shawn Ryan.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"