[College Hill Topeka] Fwd: Federal Mask Mandate extended for public transportation

[Katrina Shaw]

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From: Rachelle Vega-Retana <rvretana at topeka.org>
Date: Thu, Apr 14, 2022 at 11:22 AM
Subject: Federal Mask Mandate extended for public transportation
To:


*PLEASE READ:  IMPORTANT* *COVID-19 NOTICE*

The health and safety of the community, our passengers and Topeka Metro
employees are our top priority. Topeka Metro has fully complied with all
mask requirements during the pandemic and we are currently enforcing the *TSA
directive <https://www.transit.dot.gov/TransitMaskUp> *requiring proper
wearing of face masks per federal law. As of April 13, 2022, *FACE MASKS
are to be worn while on the bus and in Quincy Street station* *through MAY
3, 2022. *Failure to comply will result in denial of boarding or removal,
and may result in penalties.



*EFFECTIVE 9/7/21, *Topeka Metro will no longer be supplying masks to
passengers, so all passengers must supply their own masks or they will not
be allowed to ride.



Topeka Metro will continue to monitor and implement safety protocols and
recommendations as directed by the Governor, public health and
transportation authorities, and local leaders to ensure the safety and
well-being of our employees, our customers, and our community.



It is possible that the COVID-19 pandemic could result in multiple Topeka
Metro bus operators being unable to work at any given time. In the event
that Topeka Metro were to experience a critical bus operator shortage,
service reductions may become necessary.





¡ *LEA POR FAVOR: NOTIFICACIÓN IMPORTANTE ACERCA DE COVID-19*

La salud y la seguridad de la comunidad, nuestros pasajeros y los empleados
de Topeka Metro son nuestra prioridad más importante. Topeka Metro ha
cumplido en su totalidad con los requerimientos del uso de tapabocas
durante la pandemia y en la actualidad estamos reforzando el requerimiento
por ley federal de la Directiva de la Administración de Seguridad en el
Transporte (TSA por sus siglas en inglés) del uso apropiado de coberturas
faciales. *Las coberturas faciales deben ser utilizadas mientras utilice el
autobús y en la estación de la “Quincy Street” hasta el 3 de mayo del 2022*.
El incumplimiento resultará en la denegación de abordaje o remoción del
autobús y puede resultar en una multa.



*VIGENTE A PARTIR DE 7/SEPT/21* Topeka Metro ya no estará proporcionando
tapabocas a los pasajeros, así que todos los pasajeros deben contar con sus
propios tapabocas o no se les permitirá viajar en el autobús.



Topeka Metro continuará monitoreando e implementando protocolos de
seguridad y las recomendaciones de la Gobernadora, las autoridades de salud
pública y de transporte y los líderes locales para asegurar la seguridad y
bienestar de nuestros empleados, nuestros clientes y nuestra comunidad.



Es posible que la pandemia de COVID-19 ocasione que múltiples operadores de
los autobuses no puedan trabajar en algún momento dado. En el evento de que
Topeka Metro experimente una escasez crítica de operadores de autobús, será
necesario reducir los servicios.


Keri Renner
Director of Marketing & Communications


Topeka Metro
201 N. Kansas Avenue
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/201+N.+Kansas+Avenue+%0D%0ATopeka,+Kansas+66603?entry=gmail&source=g>
Topeka, Kansas 66603
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/201+N.+Kansas+Avenue+%0D%0ATopeka,+Kansas+66603?entry=gmail&source=g>
(785) 730-8616
*krenner at topekametro.org* <krenner at topekametro.org>







Rachelle Vega-Retana, Grants Administrator

City of Topeka, Dept. of Planning & Development

Division of Housing Services

620 SE Madison St.
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Floor – Unit 8

Topeka, Ks. 66607

Phone: (785) 368-4490

Fax:      (785) 368-2546

Email:    rvretana at topeka.org



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