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    LA Metro adjusts to social distancing while maintaining essential services

    To slow the spread of COVID-19, public officials are encouraging LA residents to stay home and to use public transit only when absolutely necessary. But Angelenos with essential jobs rely on buses and trains to get to work.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Mar 25, 2020 • 1 min read

    To slow the spread of COVID-19, public officials are encouraging LA residents to stay home and to use public transit only when absolutely necessary. But Angelenos with essential jobs rely on buses and trains to get to work. What is LA Metro doing to keep riders safe and make sure services aren’t disrupted?

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Rebecca Mooney

      Producer, The Treatment

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      Alissa Walker

      urbanism editor, Curbed

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