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Ex. AGY-AVIATION-SURFACE-072 Context (guidance or announcement) Primary source read

MBTA notice of May 14, 2021: face coverings required on vehicles, in stations and facilities, on platforms and at bus stops for all riders regardless of vaccination status

Reminder: Face Coverings Are Required on MBTA Vehicles, Stations and Platforms

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority · Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (State)

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The record

Jurisdiction
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority · Massachusetts
Level
State
Authority
MBTA rules of conduct implementing federal and State orders
Issued
2021-05-14 May 14, 2021
Effective
2021-05-14
End
in force through Sept. 30, 2021 (read as 2021-09-30)
In force
May 14, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q22021 Q3
Limitation types
Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantine
Addressees
  • all MBTA riders
Functions reached
  • WF
  • TR
  • CB
Character
context
Collection
Aviation and surface-transport regulators AGY-AVIATION-SURFACE

Operative words

"The MBTA is reminding customers that face coverings are required while onboard vehicles, in stations and facilities, on platforms and bus stops, and anywhere within the MBTA system for all riders, including those who have been fully vaccinated." "MBTA riders are reminded that federal and state regulations continue to require face coverings while riding MBTA vehicles and within the MBTA system, regardless of a person's vaccination status."

Enforcement

denial of boarding; federal penalties (TSA)

Notes

Confirms the transit mask regime in force after the Commonwealth's May 29, 2021 lifting of general restrictions.