{"id":"MET-BOS-092","kind":"order","level":"sector-regulator","jurisdiction":"Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority","state":"MA","metro":"BOS","industry":"","agency":"","eco":"","issuer":"MBTA (implementing COVID-19 Order No. 31)","authority":"Governor\u0027s COVID-19 Order No. 31 (May 1, 2020); G.L. c. 161A","instrument":"MBTA face-covering requirement for all customers effective May 6, 2020 (with rear-door boarding and disinfection protocols)","title":"Executive Order for Face Coverings Takes Effect Wednesday, May 6 (posted May 5, 2020)","dateIssued":"2020-05-05","effective":"2020-05-06","end":"Continued under State Order No. 55 and the federal conveyance order through the period (Ex. 093, 095)","startDate":"2020-05-06","endDate":"2021-09-30","quarters":["2020Q2","2020Q3","2020Q4","2021Q1","2021Q2","2021Q3"],"types":["MASK","TRAV"],"addressees":["all MBTA customers over the age of two"],"clause":"Effective tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6, MBTA customers must wear face coverings when using the MBTA. This requirement is pursuant to the Executive Order issued on May 1, which takes effect tomorrow. The Executive Order... expressly requires masks or face coverings when using public transportation or when in an enclosed or semi-enclosed transit stop or waiting area.... The MBTA has issued internal guidance to its operators consistent with the Executive Order.... Rear-door boarding on all MBTA buses and trolleys at street-level stops on the Green Line and Mattapan Line as well as the installation of removable barriers on vehicles","enforcement":"Operator guidance; State Order No. 31 fine up to $300","functions":["WF commuting workforce","CB","TV"],"notes":"Rear-door boarding meant no fare collection on buses and trolleys until July 20, 2020 (MBTA notice of July 14, 2020, not saved).","sourceUrl":"https://www.mbta.com/news/2020-05-05/executive-order-face-coverings-takes-effect-wednesday-may-6","snapshot":"","fileExists":true,"fileBytes":141465,"grade":"primary","character":"","description":"","collection":"MET-BOS","url":"/library/MET-BOS-092","exhibitUrl":"/exhibit/MET-BOS-092","citation":"MBTA (implementing COVID-19 Order No. 31), MBTA face-covering requirement for all customers effective May 6, 2020 (with rear-door boarding and disinfection protocols) (May 5, 2020) (Ex. MET-BOS-092)","stateName":"Massachusetts","related":[]}