“Since the beginning of the pandemic the MTA has been guided by the health experts,” said MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber. Digital signage will encourage riders who prefer wearing a mask to continue to do so, while also ensuring awareness that it is now optional for all. To eliminate confusion for riders, the Authority is rolling out a new campaign throughout stations and on subways, buses, and commuter railroad trains. Free masks will continue to be available at subway station booths upon request as well as on commuter railroad trains.

Bassett, effective immediately masks are optional on all forms of public transportation, including subways, buses, commuter railroad, paratransit services, and in stations. Following guidance from New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the mask requirement on public transit is being lifted. Another meeting is scheduled for this afternoon, Monday, March 9th.Masks Now Optional Across Transportation Network

The two sides held a meeting Thursday, March 5th during which Local 100 pressed for more frequent and regular cleaning of worker facilities, Train Operator and Conductor cabs, Bus Operator compartments and other locations. MTA Chief Safety Officer Pat Warren cited “medical guidance” indicating they weren’t effective, and pointed out they aren’t part of the official TA uniform.Īs reported by CNN, Local 100’s elected leadership protested management’s position throughout last week in correspondence and meetings about the health crisis. The authority initially told workers in statements to the press and bulletins that they were not allowed to wear masks. “We’re glad they listened and we will continue pressing other issues, including our objection to the continued use of the Kronos system.” “We said from the beginning that transit workers have the right to wear masks for their safety or comfort, and now the MTA agrees,” Utano said. The MTA issued a memo stating the about-face on Sunday, March 8. Ma- The MTA has agreed to Local 100’s demand that transit workers be allowed to wear masks during the coronavirus crisis.

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