Res 2023-161R approving the updated Texas Department of Transportation sponsored Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP), version 2, and establishing fiscal year 2024

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SAN MARCOS CHy of San Marcos Agency • P • Procedures: Control and Prevention —The City, through agreement with a contractor/subcontractor, provides essential public transportation services and as such all employees are considered essential workers performing necessary work and are directed to report onsite. For such workers, the City abides by the recommended social distancing and other safety measures and establishes the following: • Employees should maintain 6 feet of physical distance when reporting to work, clocking in, leaving work, and clocking out; • Employees' interactions with the public should be modified to allow for additional physical space between parties; • Employees who can perform their duties remotely are encouraged to work from home with approval from their supervisor; and • All staff meetings are to be postponed, cancelled,or held remotely unless absolutely necessary. • The City will provide employees with, at a minimum, non-medical grade face coverings, gloves, and hand sanitizer. • Face coverings are mandatory for all employees, contractors, and visitors whenever passengers are aboard a bus,van,or other vehicles operated in delivery of transit services on behalf of the residents of the City; • Passengers are encouraged to wear face coverings while aboard a CARTS vehicle or inside any City facility. Employees will request compliance but may not deny service unless required by federal or state guidelines or city policy; • Face coverings are mandatory indoors at all City facilities including but not limited to break rooms, meeting rooms,elevators, lobby/reception areas,and hallways; and • Face coverings are mandatory when physically interacting with the public or other employees if a 6- foot separation cannot be consistently maintained.