MBTA reminder: face coverings required on all MBTA vehicles, stations and platforms regardless of vaccination status; refusal grounds for denial of boarding or removal

The record

Jurisdiction

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority · Boston · Massachusetts

Level

Sector regulator

Authority

CDC Order under 42 U.S.C. s. 264 (86 Fed. Reg. 8025, Feb. 3, 2021); TSA Security Directive 1582/84-21-01; State regulations

Issued

2021-05-14 May 14, 2021

Effective

2021-05-14 (continuing requirement) (read as 2021-05-14)

End

Federal conveyance mask order remained in force through Sept. 30, 2021 and until Apr. 18, 2022 (FED exhibits) (read as 2021-09-30)

In force

May 14, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021

Quarters

2021 Q22021 Q3

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

Limitation types

Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantine

Addressees

• all MBTA riders, including fully vaccinated persons

Functions reached

• WF every transit commuter through Q3 2021
• CB customers arriving by transit
• TV

Collection

Boston MET-BOS

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. This includes outdoor bus stops and all outdoor platforms for the Commuter Rail, subway, and trolley systems. Those who refuse to comply with the MBTA's face covering requirement may be denied boarding of or be removed from MBTA vehicles and the system.

Enforcement

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