Updated List of Mask Rules for Public Transportation in the Bay Area

A federal judge in Florida voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes, trains, buses and other public transportation Monday.

So, what does this mean for Bay Area public transportation agencies? Below is a breakdown:

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San Jose International Airport: masks no longer required, but encouraged
San Francisco International Airport: masks no longer required in compliance with the TSA
Oakland International Airport: masks no longer required in compliance with the TSA
BART: mask requirements still in place
Amtrak: masks no longer required for employees, passengers
VTA: mask no longer required but strongly recommended in all facilities and transit vehicles
SFMTA: mask requirements still in place for SF Muni
AC Transit: mask requirements still in place
Caltrain: mask requirements still in place

Effective immediately, following the updated TSA guidance, Oakland International Airport will no longer require airport employees or patrons to wear a face mask at its facility. The CDC continues to recommend that individuals wear masks in indoor transportation settings. (1/2)
— Oakland Intl Airport (@IFlyOAKland) April 19, 2022

As of today’s ruling, face coverings will no longer be required, but are still strongly recommended by the CDC.
— Mineta San Jose Int’l Airport - SJC (@FlySJC) April 18, 2022

HeadsUp: Earlier today a federal judge struck down the mask mandate for airplanes and public transit. As this issue makes its way through our legal process, the federal policy remains in place. For the time being, as we wait to learn more, masks remain required on #SFMuni (1/5)
— SFMTA (@SFMTA_Muni) April 18, 2022