Challenge
- Heightened health & safety concerns at the peak of the COVID‑19 pandemic.
- Workers and riders feared exposure to the virus on high‑touch surfaces throughout the subway system.
- Required large‑scale, rapid‑turnaround sanitization across thousands of assets while maintaining operational schedules.
Solution
LV Maintenance engineered a system‑wide deep‑clean & disinfection protocol covering:1. 15,000+ Subway Cars — Interior/exterior pressure wash, electrostatic fogging, EPA‑approved disinfectants.
2. High‑Touch Station Assets — Turnstiles, ticket machines, railings, doors, benches sanitized on a rolling schedule.
3. Enhanced Safety Measures — PPE for all crews, staggered shifts to reduce exposure, real‑time safety briefings.
4. Quality Assurance — ATP (adenosine triphosphate) surface testing and photo documentation for MTA compliance.
