SPECIFIC CORONAVIRUS RELATED INFORMATION:
Updated on July 17, 2020: City of Fountain information regarding use of City Transit Services and wear of face coverings:
The City of Fountain is proud to provide transit service throughout the city and to several other locations in the region. This service is especially important to many of our residents, and their safety and health is our top priority. City transit asks that all riders please comply and wear a mask while utilizing City Transit, and offers the following information regarding the use of City of Fountain Transit Services and mandatory wear of face coverings:
1. Riders are asked to wear a mask while waiting at Fountain Transit Bus Stops. As drivers approach the stop, to ensure their safety and the safety of those already on the bus, they will observe the stop to see if oncoming riders are already wearing masks.
2. At the bus stop, those patrons who are wearing face coverings will be invited onto the bus. Anyone at the bus stop who is not wearing a mask will be politely asked to do so. Patrons who do not have a mask or refuse to put on a mask will not be allowed to board the bus.
3. Riders will be given reasonable time to put on a mask while at the bus stop, and after doing so will be welcomed on buses.
4. If a rider refuses to wear a mask, after a request to do so by drivers and reasonable time to put on a mask, the bus will depart and continue on its route.
5. While on the bus, all riders are asked to continue wear of face coverings. If riders remove masks, they may be reminded to please return to wearing a mask. Riders who refuse to continue to wear a mask may be asked to exit the bus at the next stop.
6. Bus drivers will immediately call for police assistance for any disturbance or situation where the bus driver feels their safety or safety of others may be at risk
Additional Transit Information:
Dear Fountain Municipal Transit riders,
Information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has continued to raise concerns, and we want you to know we are committed to everyone’s safety and minimizing risk.
As the lead local government agency, the El Paso County Health Department is working with the Colorado Department of Public Health; Environment (CDPHE) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
We will gather the most accurate and up-to-date information, recommendations and will follow their guidance, to protect our community health.
We are taking additional measures to keep our buses clean and our riders and employees as safe and protected as possible. Our buses are being cleaned every day, in accordance with current CDC recommendations. Teams are cleaning and disinfecting seats, steering wheels, handles, buckles, stop request buttons, and other high-touch areas.
As a passenger, please do your part to stay healthy and protect others by following El Paso’s County Public Health recommendations on proper hygiene and preventing the spread of illnesses, including COVID-19:
- Clean hands frequently with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Wear a face covering while at the bus stop and while riding.
- When possible, maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care.
- Get an annual flu vaccine if you have not had one, to provide protection against the flu.
- Create a personal preparedness plan www.ready.gov/pandemic (link is external)
- For concerns about COVID-19, please call CO HELP at (303) 389-1687 or email cohelp@rmpdc.org.
We are monitoring the situation very closely and will take further appropriate action as needed. We remain committed to sharing updated, reliable information regarding City of Fountain services that are being affected by the COVID-19 situation. For additional resources, visit www.fountaincolorado.org/ Thank you.
Fountain