Face Coverings Required on Transit Vehicles (City ordinance approved Jan. 4, 2021; Mayor's proclamation)

The record

Jurisdiction

City of Tucson, Arizona (Sun Tran, Sun Link, Sun Van, Sun Shuttle) · Phoenix and Tucson · Arizona

Level

Sector regulator

Authority

Tucson Charter; A.R.S. 26-311; City transit ordinance of Jan. 4, 2021

Issued

2021-01-04 Jan. 4, 2021

Effective

2021-01-04 (Council approval); proclamation requirement in force since June 20, 2020 (Ex. MET-PHX-017 s. 3(1)(c)) (read as 2021-01-04)

End

In force at the July 28, 2021 capture; continued under the CDC conveyance order through Sept. 30, 2021 (read as 2021-07-28)

In force

Jan. 4, 2021 to July 28, 2021

Quarters

2021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

Limitation types

Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantineWorkplace rules

Addressees

• all passengers on Sun Tran, Sun Van, Sun Link and Sun Shuttle and at transit centers
• transit operators

Functions reached

• WF commuting workforce in Tucson
• TRAV
• CB

Collection

Phoenix and Tucson MET-PHX

Operative words

On Monday January 4, Mayor and Council members approved new safety measures for transit. All passengers on Sun Tran, Sun Van and Sun Link will be required to wear a mask, shield or face covering. The use of the face coverings must comply with CDC guidelines and the City Ordinance. By Proclamation of Mayor Regina Romero, all passengers are required to use a face covering or mask on all transit vehicles and at transit centers. Sun Tran, Sun Link, Sun Van and Sun Shuttle have the right to refuse a ride to passengers not wearing a mask or shield.... Children 5 years old and younger are exempt. Transit fares currently remain free to reduce direct contact between passengers and drivers.... The Ordinance also requires Sun Tran and Sun Van Operators to wear a mask, shield or face covering.

Enforcement

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