THREAD: New summer schedules go into effect on Monday, June 22.

As we move forward with reopening and returning to the workplace, we expect a gradual increase in people riding with us.

Here's what you need to know and what we're doing to get ready

We've added ~200 more trips each day vs the current schedule.

Paper schedules now available @ North Station, South Station, & Back Bay.

We're monitoring ridership, listening to feedback, & working with state leaders on future changes to service.
http://mbta.com/coronavirus 

If you can shift when you commute, consider riding later, earlier, or off-peak. Staggered commutes help with social distancing and lets you avoid crowds.

The new schedules are similar to our full schedule and have trips spread out more evenly across AM & PM rush hours.

Do your part. Wear a face covering over your mouth and nose throughout every step of your trip. This a critical role we all play to ensure everyone's health and safety.

Here's how to make and use a mask: http://mass.gov/CoverYourFace 

Washing your hands is just as important as wearing your mask. Stay prepared and bring hand sanitizer with you in case you don't have easy access to wash your hands with soap & water.

This helps us keep surfaces clean and is another part of ensuring public health.

You can also limit contact with staff by:

using the mTicket app to buy your tickets & passes: http://mbta.com/mticket 
checking schedules online: http://mbta.com/cr 

Paying for parking at most lots is already contactless with @PayByPhone_NA: http://paybyphone.com 

We're reactivating digital tickets in the mTicket app that expired during the state of emergency. Crews are also accepting expired paper tickets. These tickets will be extended on June 22 and will be valid for 90 days after that.

Full details: http://mbta.com/covid19/fares-faq

ICYMI, we've added the 5-Day Flex Pass, available starting July 1! https://twitter.com/MBTA_CR/status/1272659506779095040

We're also excited to have more trips with the Fairmount Line Service Pilot starting with the schedule change this Monday, June 22! https://twitter.com/MBTA_CR/status/1272985591353925632

Our staff is working to keep you safe when you need to travel.

All our employees are also required to wear masks to protect others. We also provide access to COVID-19 testing to all our employees.

Since March, we've been cleaning the system with 6 extra staff shifts. This allows us to:

disinfect each train every day with extra focus on high-touch surfaces
sanitize air filters
open more cars on trains for social distancing

Ongoing @MassDPH public health guidance reminds everyone to:

wear a face covering
maintain a healthy distance
wash hands often
avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth
clean frequently touched surfaces
stay home if sick

Tips & info: http://mass.gov/COVID19 

We're glad to have you back on board!

Visit http://mbta.com/coronavirus  for updates & details about schedule changes happening across all MBTA services.

Don't forget to sign up for or check your T-Alert settings so you get service updates: http://alerts.mbta.com