Mask wearing on public transportation in Anchorage, Juneau and the Fairbanks North Star Borough — along with the state’s ferries — will no longer be required after a federal judge in Florida struck down the requirement.
Masks will no longer be required on any form of public transportation in Anchorage including the People Mover bus system, Mayor Dave Bronson said. Riders may still choose to wear a mask if they like, his office said in a statement.
The Municipality of Anchorage will no longer require face masks on any public transportation including People Mover, AnchorRIDES, and RideShare. pic.twitter.com/an8Wr1kcVD
— Mayor Dave Bronson (@mayor_bronson) April 19, 2022
The municipality still encouraged people to stay home if they are ill, the statement said.
Masks will no longer be required on Alaska public transportation and in transportation hubs, including Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and Juneau International Airport, a statement from the City and Borough of Juneau said.
Masks on Anchorage School District buses are now optional, the superintendent announced in a note to families and staff Tuesday. School district superintendent Deena Bishop said masks will be provided if requested.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough also said masks would no longer be required there on public transportation or in transit hubs.
Additionally, masks are now optional on Alaska Marine Highway System vessels and inside terminal buildings following the federal court order, state transportation officials said in a statement.