Start Date:

09/15/2021 4:30 AM

End Date:

09/21/2021 11:30 PM

Description:

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is extending the face mask requirement for individuals across all transportation networks throughout the United States, including at airports, onboard commercial aircraft, on over-the-road buses, and on commuter bus and rail systems through January 18, 2022, which states:

To reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to protect our customers and team members, all riders using public transit including MTA local bus, light rail, metro subway, commuter bus, MARC Train, and Mobility/para-transit service are REQUIRED to wear face coverings. Riders must keep the face covering on for the entire duration of the trip.

The face covering requirement applies for all passengers, vaccinated or unvaccinated.

This action supports the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Emergency Amendment number 1546-21-01A, which has been extended until January 18, 2022.

Riders are encouraged to visit www.mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus call the Transit Information Contact Center at 410.539.5000.

Affected Routes:

  • 201: GAITHERSBURG - BWI BUSINESS DIST
  • 203: COLUMBIA - BETHESDA
  • 204: FREDERICK - COLLEGE PARK
  • 210: KENT ISLAND - ANNAPOLIS/BALTIMORE
  • 215: BALTIMORE - ANNAPOLIS
  • 220: ANNAPOLIS - WASHINGTON DC
  • 230: SEVERNA PARK & ANNAPOLIS - DC
  • 240: KENT ISLAND - WASHINGTON DC
  • 250: KENT ISLAND & DAVIDSONVILLE - DC
  • 260: SEVERNA PARK & DAVIDSONVILLE - DC
  • 305: COLUMBIA & SILVER SPRING - DC
  • 310: COLUMBIA - BALTIMORE
  • 315: COLUMBIA & SILVER SPRING - DC
  • 320: LAUREL - BALTIMORE
  • 325: COLUMBIA & SILVER SPRING - DC
  • 335: CLARKSVILLE & COLUMBIA - DC
  • 345: ELLICOTT CITY & COLUMBIA - DC
  • 410: CHURCHVILLE - BALTIMORE
  • 411: HICKORY - HOPKINS HOSPITAL
  • 420: HAVRE DE GRACE - HOPKINS
  • 505: HAGERSTOWN-SHADY GROVE/ROCK SPRING
  • 515: FREDERICK - SHADY GROVE/ROCK SPRING
  • 610: WALDORF - WASHINGTON DC
  • 620: WALDORF - WASHINGTON DC
  • 630: LA PLATA/WALDORF - WASHINGTON DC
  • 640: WALDORF & ACCOKEEK - WASHINGTON DC
  • 650: LA PLATA - WALDORF & ACCOKEEK - DC
  • 705: CHARLOTTE HALL/WALDORF - DC
  • 715: CHARLOTTE HALL/WALDORF - DC
  • 725: CALIFORNIA/CHARLOTTE HALL - DC
  • 735: CHARLOTTE HALL/WALDORF - DC
  • 810: PINDELL - WASHINGTON DC
  • 820: NORTH BEACH/PG EQUESTRIAN CTR - DC
  • 830: SUNDERLAND / DUNKIRK - DC
  • 840: ST LEONARD / PRINCE FREDERICK - DC
  • 850: PR FREDERICK/DUNKIRK - SUITLAND/DC

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