{"id":"MET-MSP-060","kind":"order","level":"sector-regulator","jurisdiction":"Twin Cities metropolitan area","state":"MN","metro":"MSP","industry":"","agency":"","eco":"","issuer":"Metropolitan Council","authority":"Minn. Stat. ch. 473; Governor\u0027s peacetime emergency orders","instrument":"Metropolitan Council\u0027s response to COVID-19 (page as of Aug. 11, 2020)","title":"Council facilities closed to walk-in traffic; staff remote; Metro Mobility and Transit Link for essential needs only with face coverings required; Metro Transit reduced service, rear-door boarding, off-vehicle fares, Next Bus Please capacity pass-ups; SAC waiver for outdoor seating","dateIssued":"2020-08-11","effective":"","end":"","startDate":"2020-08-11","endDate":"2020-09-30","quarters":["2020Q3"],"types":["TRAV","MASK","TELE","CAP"],"addressees":["transit and paratransit riders","cities and businesses (SAC program)","Council employees"],"clause":"In response to the state\u0027s peacetime emergency, Metropolitan Council critical services continue to be available, though our facilities are closed to walk-in traffic and many staff are working remotely.... During the governor\u0027s order on outdoor-only seating for restaurants, no SAC determination is needed for new or additional outdoor seating.... all Metro Mobility and Transit Link rides are for essential needs only.... Face coverings are required on board all Metro Mobility and Transit Link buses.... Metro Transit is operating a reduced service schedule. Trips should be for essential purposes only.... Customers will board and exit vehicles through the rear door.... the operator will display \u0027Next Bus Please\u0027","enforcement":"Operational","functions":["WF commuting and paratransit","OF telework","DR outdoor seating (SAC waiver)"],"notes":"","sourceUrl":"https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/What-We-Do/COVID-19.aspx","snapshot":"http://web.archive.org/web/20200811164255/https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/What-We-Do/COVID-19.aspx","fileExists":true,"fileBytes":134681,"grade":"primary","character":"","description":"","collection":"MET-MSP","url":"/library/MET-MSP-060","exhibitUrl":"/exhibit/MET-MSP-060","citation":"Metropolitan Council, Metropolitan Council\u0027s response to COVID-19 (page as of Aug. 11, 2020) (Ex. MET-MSP-060)","stateName":"Minnesota","related":[]}