Announcements

Updates to TSA Security Directive FAQs on Federal Face Mask Requirement

Published on: September 13, 2021

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) updated Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) regarding Federal mask requirement applicability, enforcement and implementation. Updates have been made to questions 4, 6, 7, 12, 14 and question 15 is new. Please note the new range of penalties will be $500-$1,000 for first offenders and $1,000-$3,000 for second offenders. For more information about the Federal face mask requirement, visit the TSA COVID-19 webpage.

To help ensure the continued safety of our nation’s public transit workers, the National Transit Institute (NTI) offers virtual Assault Awareness and Prevention and Violence in the Transit Workplace courses. Registration is required. These courses support the FTA Enhanced Transit Safety and Crime Prevention Initiative to provide information and resources to help transit agencies address and prevent crime on their systems and protect transit workers and riders.

 

Links:
TSA Security Directive FAQs
TSA COVID-19 Webpage
NTI Assault Awareness and Prevention and Violence in the Transit Workplace Courses
FTA Enhanced Transit Safety and Crime Prevention Initiative