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Elevator and escalator outages
Elevator outage
Oct 26 - 6:45 p.m.
(updated: Dec 5 - 11:15 a.m.)
University St 3rd Avenue (Exit C) elevator unavailable until further notice due to mechanical issue
When the Exit C elevator is not operating, passengers requiring elevator service can use either the Exit A2 elevator to 3rd Avenue & University Street, or the accessible Exit B pathway to exit at 2nd Ave & University St.
The elevator connecting the northbound platform to the north mezzanine is also currently unavailable due to mechanical issue.
Passengers requiring elevator access to and from the northbound platform can connect to the accessible Exit B pathway via the southbound platform, and cross over the tracks to change platforms via the elevators to and from the south mezzanine.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Elevator outage
Nov 2 - 1:59 p.m.
(updated: Dec 8 - 12:08 p.m.)
*This outage list is updated once every 24 hours, Monday through Friday (except Holidays), and does not include short-term outages that may occur throughout the day. Short-term outage alerts can be found on our Service alerts page. To receive real-time notifications of short-term outages, subscribe to Accessibility Transit Alerts.
Elevators Outages
| Service | Station | Location | Reason | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link | Westlake Station | #301 - Station Access | Misuse | Tentative - 12/23 |
| Link | Westlake Station | #305 - Station Access | TBD | TBD |
| Link | Westlake Station | #306 - Station Access | Vandalism | Tentative - 12/09 |
| Link | Westlake Station | #307 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD |
| Link | University Street Station | #501 - Station Access | Power | Tentative - 12/09 |
| Link | University Street Station | #506 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative - 12/16 |
| Link | Pioneer Square Station | #701 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD |
| Sounder | Everett Station | #002- Station Access | Scheduled Maintenance | Tentative - 12/09 |
Escalators Outages
| Station | Location | Reason | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Station | #002 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD |
| Westlake Station | #307 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative - 1/02/23 |
| Westlake Station | #308 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD |
| Westlake Station | #313 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative - 12/16 |
| University Street Station | #501 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative - 1/04/23 |
| University Street Station | #506 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD |
| University Street Station | #512 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD |
| Pioneer Square Station | #701 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative - 12/09 |
| Pioneer Square Station | #706 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative - 1/04/23 |
| International District / Chinatown Station | #904 - Station Access | Environmental | Tentative - 1/15/23 |
| Angle Lake Station | #001 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD |
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
ST Express bus
Partial service
Dec 9 - 4:00 a.m.
(updated: Dec 9 - 8:30 a.m.)
ST Express trip cancellations | Dec 9
Routes 522, 542, 545, 550, 556, 566 & 590
The following ST Express trips are canceled today.
This list is updated each weekday (4:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.) and each Saturday and Sunday (8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.).
If the trip you intended to ride is canceled, you may click on the route number (to the left, in blue) to find alternatives in that route's entire schedule. Or consult the Sound Transit Trip Planner for more alternatives.
We update this list frequently, as cancellations are decided. This information is subject to change with limited to no notice.
ST Express route (direction) |
Canceled trips today |
|---|---|
510 (Everett - Seattle) |
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510 SB (to Seattle) |
departing Hewitt Ave & Fulton St (downtown Everett): departing Everett Station - Bay C1: |
| 510 NB (to Everett) | departing 4th Ave S & S Jackson St: none |
511 (Ash Way - Northgate) |
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511 SB (to Northgate) |
departing Ash Way P&R - Bay 1: none |
| 511 NB (to Ash Way) | departing Northgate Station - Bay 2: none |
512 (Everett - Northgate) |
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512 SB (to Northgate) |
departing Everett Station - Bay C1: none |
| 512 NB (to Everett) |
departing Northgate Station - Bay 2: departing 4th Ave S & S Jackson St (late Sunday night service only): |
513 (Seaway TC - Northgate) |
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513 SB (to Northgate) |
departing Seaway TC - Bay 11: none |
| 513 NB (to Seaway TC) | departing Northgate Station - Bay 2: none |
522 (Woodinville - Roosevelt) |
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522 WB (to Roosevelt) |
departing Woodinville P&R: |
| 522 EB (to Woodinville) |
departing 12th Ave NE & NE 67th St - Bay 3 (Roosevelt Station): |
532 (Everett - Bellevue) |
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532 SB (to Bellevue) |
departing Everett Station - Bay C3: none |
| 532 NB (to Everett) | departing NE 10th St & 102nd Ave NE: none |
535 (Lynnwood - Bellevue) |
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535 SB (to Bellevue) |
departing Lynnwood TC - Bay D1: none |
| 535 NB (to Lynnwood TC) | departing NE 10th St & 102nd Ave NE: none |
542 (Redmond - University District) |
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542 WB (to University District) |
departing Redmond TC - Bay 5: |
| 542 EB (to Redmond) |
departing 15th Ave NE & NE 43rd St: |
545 (Redmond - Seattle) |
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545 WB (to Seattle) |
departing Bear Creek P&R: |
| 545 EB (to Redmond) |
departing 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way: |
550 (Bellevue - Seattle) |
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550 WB (to Seattle) |
departing 110th Ave NE & NE 10th St: |
| 550 EB (to Bellevue) |
departing Union St & 5th Ave: |
554 (Issaquah - Seattle) |
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554 WB (to Seattle) |
departing NE Redmond Fall City Rd & 185th Ave NE: departing Issaquah Highlands P&R: |
| 554 EB (to Issaquah) | departing Lenora St & 4th Ave: none |
556 (Issaquah - University District) |
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556 WB (to University District) |
departing Issaquah Highlands P&R: |
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556 EB (to Issaquah) |
departing 15th Ave NE & NE 43rd St: |
560 (Bellevue - West Seattle) |
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| 560 WB (to West Seattle) |
departing 105th Ave & NE 2nd St (Bellevue): |
| 560 EB (to Bellevue) | departing 25th Ave SW & SW Barton St - Bay 4 (Westwood Village): none |
566 (Auburn - Redmond) |
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| 566 NB (to Redmond) |
departing Auburn Station - Bay 1: departing Kent Station - Bay 3: |
| 566 SB (to Auburn) |
departing 156th Ave & Redmond Technology Station - Bay 8: |
574 (Lakewood - SeaTac Airport) |
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| 574 NB (to SeaTac Airport) | departing Lakewood TC - Zone M: none |
| 574 SB (to Lakewood) | departing SeaTac Station: none |
577 (Federal Way - Seattle) |
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| 577 NB (to Seattle) | departing Federal Way TC - Bay 7: none |
| 577 SB (to Federal Way) | departing Fairview Ave N & Thomas St (South Lake Union): none |
578 (Puyallup - Seattle) |
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| 578 NB (to Seattle) | departing Puyallup Station - Bay 3: none |
| 578 SB (to Puyallup) | departing Fairview Ave N & Thomas St (South Lake Union): none |
580 (Puyallup - Lakewood) |
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| 580 SB (to Lakewood) |
departing Puyallup Station South Platform: |
| 580 NB (to Puyallup) |
departing South Hill P&R - Bay 1: |
586 (Tacoma - University District) |
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| 586 NB (to University District) | departing Tacoma Dome Station - Zone E: none |
| 586 SB (to Tacoma) | departing 7th Ave NE & NE 47th St (University District): none |
590 (Tacoma - Seattle) |
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| 590 NB (to Seattle) |
departing 10th & Commerce TC - Zone D (downtown Tacoma): |
| 590 SB (to Tacoma) | departing Stewart St & Yale Ave N (South Lake Union): none |
592 (DuPont - Seattle) |
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| 592 NB (to Seattle) | departing DuPont Station - Bay 6: none |
| 592 SB (to DuPont) | departing Stewart St & Yale Ave N (South Lake Union): none |
594 (Lakewood - Seattle) |
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| 594 NB (to Seattle) |
departing DuPont Station - Bay 6: departing Lakewood Station - Bay 3: |
| 594 SB (to Lakewood/DuPont) | departing Stewart St & Yale Ave N (South Lake Union): none |
595 (Gig Harbor - Seattle) |
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| 595 NB (to Seattle) | departing Purdy P&R: none |
| 595 SB (to Gig Harbor) | departing Stewart St & Yale Ave N (South Lake Union): none |
596 (Sumner - Bonney Lake) |
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| 596 EB (to Bonney Lake) | departing Sumner Station - Bay 3: none |
| 596 WB (to Sumner Station) | departing Bonney Lake P&R - Bay 5: none |
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Dec 9 - 6:38 a.m.
(updated: Dec 9 - 9:00 a.m.)
Emergency response near Kent Station impacting ST Express routes
Routes 556 & 566
An emergency response near Kent Station is impacting ST Express routes in and out of Kent today. Passengers should prepare for significant delays.
For additional route information, riders can sign up for email or text alerts. Alerts can be tailored to your favorite route(s).
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
ST Express Route 566 will be rerouted at the Kent Sounder Station today, December 9, due to an emergency response. This reroute will be in effect until further notice.
ST Express 566 - Northbound to Redmond
Missed stops:
- Kent Sounder Station - Bay 3
- West Smith St & 4th Ave
Use stops:
- 1st Ave N near W Temperance St - Temporary stop
ST Express 545 - Southbound to Auburn
Missed stops:
- Kent Sounder Station - Bay 9
Use stops:
- West Smith St near Ramsay Way - Temporary stop
Reroute
Dec 8 - 6:00 p.m.
(updated: Dec 7 - 1:31 p.m.)
SR 520 at NE 40th St | Construction Reroute | 12/08 - 12/09
Routes 542 & 545
ST Express routes 542 and 545 to Redmond will be rerouted off SR-520 at NE 40th St Thursday, December 8 through Friday, December 9, due to construction. This reroute will be in effect from 10:00 PM to end of service each night.
Start and end times for this event may be subject to change.
ST Express 542 & 545 - Eastbound to Redmond
[10:00 p.m. - end of service]
Missed stops:
- SR-520 & NE 40th St
Use stops:
- NE 40 St & 152 Ave NE
ST Express 542 & 545 - Westbound to Seattle
Missed stops:
- none
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Reroute
Nov 24 - 6:00 p.m.
(updated: Nov 23 - 11:34 a.m.)
Snowflake Lane downtown Bellevue | NE 8th St | 11/25 -12/24
Routes 550 & 556
ST Express routes 550 & 556 will be rerouted through downtown Bellevue off a portion of NE 8th St between 100th Ave NE & 108th Ave NE on Friday, November 25 through Saturday, December 24, due to a holiday event. This reroute will be in effect daily from the start of service to the end of service.
Start and end times for this event may be subject to change.
ST Express 550 – Westbound to Seattle
Missed stops:
- NE 4th St & 108th Ave NE
- Bellevue Way NE & NE 4th St
Use stops:
- Bellevue Way TC - Bay 9
- 108th Ave NE & NE 2nd St
- Main St & 106th Ave NE
- Bellevue Way SE & Main St
ST Express 550 – Eastbound to Bellevue TC
Missed stops:
- Bellevue Way SE & Main St
- NE 4th St & 105th Ave NE
Use stops:
- Bellevue TC – Bay 12
- Bellevue Way SE & SE 3rd St
- Main St & 106th Ave NE
- 108th Ave NE & NE 2nd St
ST Express 556 – Westbound to U-District
Missed stops:
- Bellevue Way SE & Main St
- NE 4th St & 105th Ave NE
Use stops:
- Bellevue TC – Bay 5
- Bellevue Way SE & SE 3rd St
- Main St & 106th Ave NE
- 108th Ave NE & Ne 2nd St
ST Express 556 – Eastbound to Issaquah
Missed stops:
- NE 4th St & 108th Ave NE
- Bellevue Way NE & NE 4th St
Use stops:
- Bellevue TC – Bay 8
- 108th Ave NE & NE 2nd St
- Main St & 106th Ave NE
- Bellevue Way SE & Main St
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Reroute
Oct 29 - 1:11 p.m.
(updated: Nov 14 - 5:20 p.m.)
ST Express route 512 will be rerouted off of Broadway & 33rd St every Saturday from 5:10 a.m. until the end of service. This will be in effect until further notice due to construction activity.
Start and end times for this event may be subject to change.
ST Express 512 - Northbound to Everett
[5:10 a.m. - end of service]
Missed stop:
- Broadway & 33rd St
Use stops:
- Everett Station
ST Express 512 - Southbound to Northgate
Missed stops:
- None
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Oct 3 - 10:25 p.m.
(updated: Dec 8 - 2:12 p.m.)
Auburn Station | Stairwell Replacement Project | 10/10 - 12/15
Routes 566, 578 & S Line
The stairs to the pedestrian bridge on the west side of the tracks at Auburn Station need to be replaced. This project will take place from Monday, October 10 through Thursday, December 15.
The pedestrian bridge will be accessible by the elevators, except for from Monday, November 7 until Sunday, November 20 when the elevator will be out of service. Elevator service is expected to resume Monday, November 21.
During this week, we encourage Sounder riders to use a different Sounder station if they are unable to make the walk around West Main Street in case there are any last-minute track changes. During the project, we recommend that 1501, 1503, 1505, 1520, 1522 or 1524 passengers use the Auburn Station surface lot on the west side of the tracks.
We encourage other passengers to use the garage.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Dec 8 - 10:21 a.m.
ST Express buses experiencing trip cancellations due to bus system issue
Routes 522, 542, 545, 550, 554, 556 & 566
Due to a bus system issue found, some ST Express trips will be canceled.
Riders are encouraged to use the trip planning tools to plan any trips. To find out more, you can sign up for transit alerts via email or text. Riders can also get additional information on Sound Transit and King County Metro websites.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Sep 27 - 11:11 a.m.
(updated: Oct 31 - 9:39 p.m.)
Issaquah Transit Center Garage | Closure of Levels 3-4
Routes 554 & 556
Beginning on Tuesday, November 1, levels 3-4 of the Issaquah Transit Center Garage will be closed until further notice.
Levels 1-2 will remain open during this time.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Sep 27 - 11:11 a.m.
Federal Way TC Garage | Top Level Closure
Routes 574, 577, 578 & 586
The Federal Way Transit Center Garage is experiencing a closure of the top level until further notice due to construction.
All other levels of the garage will remain open during this time.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Link light rail
Elevator outage
Oct 26 - 6:45 p.m.
(updated: Dec 5 - 11:15 a.m.)
University St 3rd Avenue (Exit C) elevator unavailable until further notice due to mechanical issue
When the Exit C elevator is not operating, passengers requiring elevator service can use either the Exit A2 elevator to 3rd Avenue & University Street, or the accessible Exit B pathway to exit at 2nd Ave & University St.
The elevator connecting the northbound platform to the north mezzanine is also currently unavailable due to mechanical issue.
Passengers requiring elevator access to and from the northbound platform can connect to the accessible Exit B pathway via the southbound platform, and cross over the tracks to change platforms via the elevators to and from the south mezzanine.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Dec 8 - 2:00 p.m.
(updated: Dec 8 - 12:50 p.m.)
T Line running extended service for Jo Koy event 12/10 at the Tacoma Dome. Last departure from the Tacoma Dome Station is 11:48pm heading to Commerce Street Station.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Sounder train
S Line train #1514 (7:20 AM Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Station) is canceled today due to an emergency response at Kent Station.
Affected direction: to Seattle
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
S Line train #1505 (7:55 AM King Street Station to Lakewood Station) is canceled today due to an emergency response that occurred at Kent Station.
Affected direction: to Lakewood/Tacoma
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
S Line delayed significant until further notice due to emergency response near Kent Station.
All trips and all stops are being impacted until further notice.
- Passengers departing from Lakewood to Seattle can take ST Express Route 592.
- ST Express Route 590 will pick up passengers at Puyallup, Sumner and Auburn stations to pick up passengers going northbound to Seattle.
- Passengers can use Route 574 from Lakewood and Tacoma Dome Station to the SEA Airport and transfer to 1 Line to get to Seattle.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Canceled
Dec 9 - 6:03 a.m.
(updated: Dec 9 - 8:55 a.m.)
S Line trains #1501 (6:05 AM King Street Station to Tacoma Dome Station) and #1503 (6:35 AM King Street Station to Tacoma Dome Station) are canceled today due to emergency response near Kent Station.
Affected direction: to Lakewood/Tacoma
Delay
Dec 9 - 6:59 a.m.
(updated: Dec 9 - 8:56 a.m.)
S Line train #1508 (6:06 AM Lakewood Station to King Street Station) delayed about 40 minutes today due to emergency response that occurred at Kent Station.
Affected direction: to Seattle
Affected stops:
Tacoma Dome Station Puyallup Station (Northbound)
Sumner Station (Northbound)
Auburn Station (Northbound)
Kent Station (Northbound)
Tukwila Station (Northbound)
King Street Station
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Oct 3 - 10:25 p.m.
(updated: Dec 8 - 2:12 p.m.)
Auburn Station | Stairwell Replacement Project | 10/10 - 12/15
Routes 566, 578 & S Line
The stairs to the pedestrian bridge on the west side of the tracks at Auburn Station need to be replaced. This project will take place from Monday, October 10 through Thursday, December 15.
The pedestrian bridge will be accessible by the elevators, except for from Monday, November 7 until Sunday, November 20 when the elevator will be out of service. Elevator service is expected to resume Monday, November 21.
During this week, we encourage Sounder riders to use a different Sounder station if they are unable to make the walk around West Main Street in case there are any last-minute track changes. During the project, we recommend that 1501, 1503, 1505, 1520, 1522 or 1524 passengers use the Auburn Station surface lot on the west side of the tracks.
We encourage other passengers to use the garage.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Jun 7 - 7:43 p.m.
(updated: Jul 27 - 5:19 p.m.)
The top two levels of the parking garage at Auburn Station are closed until further notice due to maintenance activities.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Aug 23 - 1:56 p.m.
(updated: May 12 - 4:59 p.m.)
Temporary Sounder Bike Restriction
N Line & S Line
Due to safety concerns, bicycles are restricted on certain Sounder cars until further notice. We have posted “No Bike” signs on these cars to identify them for passengers traveling with bikes.
Only one car per train is affected and all other cars will continue to accept up to four bicycles each. Should you approach a Sounder car that displays the “No Bike” signs, please proceed to the next car.
Thank you.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Other
Elevator outage
Nov 2 - 1:59 p.m.
(updated: Dec 8 - 12:08 p.m.)
*This outage list is updated once every 24 hours, Monday through Friday (except Holidays), and does not include short-term outages that may occur throughout the day. Short-term outage alerts can be found on our Service alerts page. To receive real-time notifications of short-term outages, subscribe to Accessibility Transit Alerts.
Elevators Outages
| Service | Station | Location | Reason | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link | Westlake Station | #301 - Station Access | Misuse | Tentative - 12/23 |
| Link | Westlake Station | #305 - Station Access | TBD | TBD |
| Link | Westlake Station | #306 - Station Access | Vandalism | Tentative - 12/09 |
| Link | Westlake Station | #307 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD |
| Link | University Street Station | #501 - Station Access | Power | Tentative - 12/09 |
| Link | University Street Station | #506 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative - 12/16 |
| Link | Pioneer Square Station | #701 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD |
| Sounder | Everett Station | #002- Station Access | Scheduled Maintenance | Tentative - 12/09 |
Escalators Outages
| Station | Location | Reason | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Station | #002 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD |
| Westlake Station | #307 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative - 1/02/23 |
| Westlake Station | #308 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD |
| Westlake Station | #313 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative - 12/16 |
| University Street Station | #501 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative - 1/04/23 |
| University Street Station | #506 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD |
| University Street Station | #512 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD |
| Pioneer Square Station | #701 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative - 12/09 |
| Pioneer Square Station | #706 - Station Access | Mechanical | Tentative - 1/04/23 |
| International District / Chinatown Station | #904 - Station Access | Environmental | Tentative - 1/15/23 |
| Angle Lake Station | #001 - Station Access | Mechanical | TBD |
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.
Announcement
Nov 23 - 9:00 a.m.
(updated: Nov 20 - 3:20 p.m.)
Angle Lake Station Stairwells will be closed for maintenance from November 28 to December 9. All day, for two weeks, one at a time.
- Stairwell #1 will start November 28
- Stairwell #2 will start December 5
Stairs are both expected to return full function by December 9. No impact to service, as the escalators are operational.
Masks are recommended by public health authorities while on-board transit.