Hello New York,
I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy.
We at New York City Transit are continuing to work around the clock to ensure we can keep essential workers moving safely and reliably.
I want you to know that starting today, Friday, April 17 at 8pm, you must follow a new NY State Executive Order, which requires you to wear a mask or some other face covering when you are in the subway system or on a bus. This requirement is for your safety, and for the safety and protection of our heroic workforce and their families. We began strongly recommending this measure many days ago, and most riders are already doing this (thank you!). Now it’s a requirement.
Here are a few tips to help ensure you are using your mask or face covering properly and are well protected:
- Before putting on a mask, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizer or soap and water
- Cover your mouth and nose with the mask, making sure there are no gaps
- Avoid touching your mask while wearing it
Remember: if you are not an essential worker and don’t need to travel, please stay home.
Thank you for doing your part, and please stay safe.
Sarah
Sarah Feinberg
Interim President, New York City Transit
