Face Coverings Mandatory On SMART Trains: Coronavirus

NORTH BAY, CA — Face coverings are now mandatory on SMART trains, Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District announced Tuesday.

SMART is requiring all riders to wear face coverings after both Marin and Sonoma counties issued public health orders requiring residents to cover their faces in public during the coronavirus pandemic. Face coverings are mandatory on board SMART trains and at station platforms, SMART officials said.

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"Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, SMART has followed recommendations from the CDC and state and local public health officials when implementing measures to ensure the health and safety of employees and the public," an announcement said.

As part of SMART's public safety measures, trains are being cleaned and disinfected twice a day, according to SMART. Before each train is put back in service, SMART crews clean the train restrooms, refill soap dispensers and service water, wipe down interior surfaces, sweep, vacuum and mop interior floors, and empty all trash and recycle bins.

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