New Jersey Reopening Checklist for Transportation Carriers

A New Jersey reopening checklist for transportation carriers is a digital tool used to assess if the set forth guidelines of CDC were followed by the organization. Use this checklist to highlight the cut on the capacity limit of transportation carriers to 50% of their maximum. Source: https://faq.business.nj.gov/en/articles/3839687-what-state-and-federal-guidelines-are-available-for-reopening-my-business

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General Requirements

Owners of buildings used for commercial, industrial, or other enterprises, and of residential buildings with at least 50 units, must implement the following policies at minimum:
Clean and disinfect high-touch areas routinely in accordance with CDC guidelines, particularly in spaces accessible to staff, customers, tenants, or other individuals, particularly following a known or potential exposure;
Maintain current cleaning procedures in all other areas of the facility;
Ensure that the facility has a sufficient number of workers to perform the above protocols effectively.

Additional Requirements for Transportation Carriers

Transportation carriers must cut capacity on all trains, buses, light rail vehicles, and paratransit vehicles to 50% of their maximum, effective Monday, April 13, 2020, at 8:00 p.m.
Require infection control practices such as regular hand washing, coughing and sneezing etiquette, and proper tissue usage;
Arrange for contactless pay options wherever possible;
Arrange for back door entry on buses wherever feasible, and take seats out of service near the bus operator to allow for proper social distancing from the bus operator;
Place conspicuous signage throughout buses, light rail and Access Link vehicles alerting workers and customers to the required 6 feet of distance;
Transportation carriers must provide their workers with face coverings and gloves, effective
Require workers and customers to wear cloth face coverings, and require workers to wear gloves. A carrier must provide, at its own expense, these face coverings and gloves for employees. Customers may be exempted if it would inhibit their health, or if under two years of age. If a customer refuses, they must be denied entry, unless the business is providing medication, medical supplies, or food, in which case another method of pickup should be provided.