The months and years following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks led to a new resolve from most Americans — but also new inconveniences. While the delays and heightened security measures at airports following that tragic day could often be trying, most people accepted them because they were necessary.

The same can be said for most new measures resulting from the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

This week, the Butler Transit Authority took the necessary step of allocating funds for equipment that will keep transit employees safe. It’s money well spent.

The authority approved the purchase of a kiosk that will check the temperatures of employees, bus drivers and maintenance staff entering the office. It will be placed between two sets of doors entering the authority’s office on Hollywood Drive.

If a person attempting to enter the building has a temperature above 100.4 degrees, the doors will not unlock and allow them inside.

Once employees are entered into a system, the kiosk’s facial recognition technology will notify the authority when an employee has a high temperature.

Other safety initiatives related to COVID-19 being undertaken by the authority include continuing to require passengers on Butler city transit to wear face masks and New Castle Street’s terminal being open for ticket sales only, with waiting areas and restrooms continuing to remain closed.

And in recent weeks, there has been news that the federal Transportation Security Administration intends to begin checking passengers’ temperatures at a handful of U.S. airports in the coming weeks.

Yes, some of these measures will seem invasive. And yes, there will likely be some inconvenience involved.

But ultimately, these inconveniences could save your life or those of others.

Much like the case of post-9/11, the period during which our county, state and nation slowly reopens following the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to involve adjustments to our way of life.

For the past two months, Pennsylvanians have mostly taken the proper precautions to ensure that they don’t risk themselves or their neighbors. That diligence will continue to be needed as we transition back to normalcy.

The transit authority is doing the right thing by continuing to exercise caution. Expect other agencies, businesses and places where people congregate to do the same.

Keep in mind that adherence to safe practices now could ultimately allow us to get back to normal more quickly.