Today for our Daily Dose of reality we see COVID-19 deaths hit a tragic number at 400k. We also discuss the UTA's new BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) service that will bring new economic opportunities as well as help reduce pollutant emissions from single-passenger vehicles.


USA Today on COVID-19 Vaccines: https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/health/2021/01/18/experts-slam-chaotic-covid-vaccination-rollout-look-forward-biden/4168188001/


The Hill on COVID-19 Deaths: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/534765-us-passes-400000-coronavirus-deaths


Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 Data: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/us-map


ACOG on The Environmental Impact Of Public Transit: http://www.acogok.org/why-transit-matters-environment/#:~:text=Public%20transportation%20inherently%20benefits%20the,region's%20carbon%20footprint%20is%20reduced


APTA on The Economic Impact Of Public Transit: https://www.apta.com/research-technical-resources/research-reports/economic-impact-of-public-transportation-investment/

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