NJ TRANSIT RECEIVES DONATION OF MORE THAN 245,000 MASKS FOR CUSTOMERS

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) donates Cloth Face Masks for Distribution to NJ TRANSIT Customers

July 23, 2020

NEWARK, NJ — NJ TRANSIT received more than 245,000 cloth masks that will be made available to customers thanks to a donation from the federal government. The masks were donated by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

Last week, and continuing through the end of this week, NJ TRANSIT Customer Service Ambassadors began distributing masks at numerous stations. Customers were provided with the FTA-donated cloth masks if they needed a face covering. Major terminals will maintain a limited supply of masks at customer service offices in the event customers forget or lose their masks.

“Federal and state health officials have declared that the challenges of distancing on mass transit make wearing face coverings to stop the spread of the virus absolutely essential. Wearing a proper face covering correctly, along with every day preventive actions, helps protect your fellow riders and our frontline employees, and their masks help protect you,” said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin Corbett. “We thank the Trump Administration, specifically U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and Acting FTA Administrator K. Jane Williams, for this generous donation that allows us to add another layer of protection for our customers and employees.”

“It is reassuring that NJ TRANSIT remains committed to taking every available measure to protect its customers.  Thanks to this donation by the federal government, NJ TRANSIT will be able to provide this important service,” said Senator Patrick Diegnan. “Wearing a mask is the best way for NJ TRANSIT to protect its customers during this public health emergency.”

In June, the Federal government announced that nearly 10 million cloth masks would be distributed to 458 transit agencies and Amtrak for customer use. The cloth masks are supplemental, and customers will be responsible to have their own facial coverings. Governor Murphy’s Executive Order 165 requires all staff & customers to wear face coverings on board all transit vehicles and inside all stations & facilities. Masks are also required on all outdoor train platforms & bus stops when distancing is not practicable. NJ TRANSIT requires all public-facing employees to wear face coverings at all times when performing their duties.  

 

 

 

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NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 925,000 weekday trips on 253 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines and through Access Link paratransit service. It is the third largest transit system in the country with 166 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 19,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.