UTA COVID-19 Safety & Recovery
Updates
Mask Requirement on Public Transit Lifted
On April 18, a federal judge vacated the mask mandate on public transportation. Following that, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) posted a statement that they would no longer enforce the requirement. In compliance with these actions, UTA no longer requires masks to be worn by employees or riders on our system. UTA continues to promote safety through our enhanced daily cleaning and disinfecting protocols, and will continue to provide masks on our buses and trains for riders who wish to wear one.
Complimentary face masks are available on our buses and trains, and can also be picked up at our Customer Service locations . Additionally, customers can also call (801) RIDE-UTA and we will mail a mask to you.
UTA Providing Free Fare to Vaccination Appointments
UTA is providing free fares to-and-from vaccination appointments through June 30, 2022. The free fare is valid on all UTA services, including bus, TRAX, FrontRunner, S-Line Streetcar, Paratransit, UTA On Demand service, and PC-SLC Connect. The free fare is valid on the date of the vaccination appointment shown on the confirmation. Riders must have a confirmed vaccination appointment and show their appointment confirmation, either in print form or on a mobile device, as proof of fare.
What We Are Doing To Keep You Safe
The safety of our riders, employees and community remains a top priority for UTA. Our goal is to keep everyone safe while reducing the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Vehicle, Station and Facility Cleaning
In addition to our regular daily vehicle and station cleaning, we have implemented additional disinfecting measures to keep you safe, including:
- We are disinfecting all vehicles, stations and facilities daily, including all surfaces that are frequently touched using EPA-approved disinfectants.
- We have installed UVC lights inside the HVAC units on light rail vehicles. The UVC lights sterilize the air flowing throughout the vehicles.
- On UTA On Demand by Via, we have increased our cleaning and disinfecting procedures to ensure the safety of our riders and operators.
- We are periodically testing vehicle surfaces using ATP monitoring to verify the effectiveness of our cleaning and disinfecting measures on vehicles.
Physical Distancing on Transit
We have taken measures to promote physical distancing on our system to protect our riders and employees.
- A plexiglass operator barrier has been installed on our buses to protect operators and riders.
- On buses, passengers are asked to stay behind the yellow passenger safety line, which has been moved back to provide distance between operators and riders.
Additional Safety Measures
- We are providing complimentary face masks to riders who need them. Face masks are available on most buses and trains, and can also be picked up at our Customer Service locations . Additionally, customers can also call (801)RIDE-UTA and we will mail a mask to you.
- Hand sanitizer is available on our vehicles. We also provide hand sanitizer and appropriate PPE to our operators and employees.
What You Can Do to Stay Safe
We all have a part in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and can keep everyone safe by following recommendations from our health experts:
- Wear a face covering while riding UTA.
- Stay home if you are sick or have been in close contact with someone who has the COVID-19 coronavirus.
- Disinfect shared surfaces and frequently touched objects.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- If you have to cough or sneeze, be sure to do so in your arm or a tissue.
Ridership
Along with many other transit agencies across the country, UTA has experienced changes in ridership due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. For detailed ridership information, please visit the UTA Ridership Portal .