{"id":"AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-010","kind":"context","level":"state","jurisdiction":"Connecticut (statewide: CTtransit, CTfastrak and all transit districts)","state":"CT","metro":"","industry":"","agency":"ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT","eco":"","issuer":"Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), Bureau of Public Transportation","authority":"CTDOT operating authority over CTtransit and funded transit districts under § 13b-34; the Governor\u0027s emergency declarations of Mar. 10, 2020","instrument":"CTDOT press release, Mar. 19, 2020, \u0027CTDOT Announces Immediate Changes to Bus Operations\u0027: rear-door boarding effective immediately on all CTtransit and CTfastrak buses and all transit districts in Connecticut; 100 barrier-equipped buses redeployed; public to reserve transit for ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ONLY","title":"CTDOT Announces Immediate Changes to Bus Operations - Measures to Safeguard Passengers and Bus Drivers, and to Maintain Continuity of Service","dateIssued":"2020-03-19","effective":"2020-03-19 (immediately)","end":"2020-10-05 (front-door boarding and fare enforcement resumed on CTtransit; other operators by Nov. 1, 2020; Ex. 011, 038)","startDate":"2020-03-19","endDate":"2020-10-05","quarters":["2020Q2","2020Q3","2020Q4"],"types":["TRAV","OTHER","EMP"],"addressees":["passengers on all CTtransit and CTfastrak buses and all Connecticut transit districts","bus service providers","the public (essential travel only)"],"clause":"These changes will be implemented on all CTtransit and CTfastrak buses as well as all transit districts in Connecticut. Effective immediately, passengers will now board from the rear door with the exception of passengers who are in wheelchairs and others who require the bus to kneel.... To ensure this outcome, the CTDOT strongly encourages the public to reserve bus and public transit for ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ONLY such as getting to and from work or for procuring essential needs.... CUSTOMERS WHO FEEL SICK SHOULD NOT USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.","enforcement":"Statewide operating directive to all bus operators (rear-door boarding; fare collection suspended, per Ex. 038: \u0027The use of the fare boxes and front door boarding was temporarily suspended statewide due to COVID-19 safety precautions\u0027); no penalty clause","functions":["WF commuting workforce (boarding and fare rules changed on every bus statewide; \u0027essential travel only\u0027)","CB customer access","TV travel","HR (bus operators: barriers, redeployment)"],"notes":"Statewide directive of the State DOT to every public bus operator in Connecticut, in force from Mar. 19 to Oct. 5, 2020 (Nov. 1 for the last districts). Authority operating rule binding on riders and operators.","sourceUrl":"","snapshot":"","fileExists":true,"fileBytes":191217,"grade":"primary","character":"context","description":"","collection":"AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT","url":"/library/AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-010","exhibitUrl":"/exhibit/AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-010","citation":"Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), Bureau of Public Transportation, CTDOT press release, Mar. 19, 2020, \u0027CTDOT Announces Immediate Changes to Bus Operations\u0027: rear-door boarding effective immediately on all CTtransit and CTfastrak buses and all transit districts in Connecticut; 100 barrier-equipped buses redeployed; public to reserve transit for ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ONLY (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-010)","stateName":"Connecticut","related":[]}