July 10, 2020
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UPDATED: Photos and Video MTA Issues Update on Preparations for Tropical Storm Fay |
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MTA 24/7 Situation Room Activated as Tropical Storm Warning in Effect For New York City
New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North and Bridges and Tunnels Continue Preparing for Strong Winds Up to 50 MPH and Heavy Rain
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Video Available Here Photos Available Here The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today issued an update on preparations for Tropical Storm Fay. The MTA has activated its 24/7 Situation Room with a tropical storm warning already in effect for New York City. The MTA is taking all necessary precautions to protect its transportation network and deliver safe service. The storm is expected to make landfall near New York City late Friday into Saturday morning with forecasters predicting heavy rain and wind gusts up to 50 mph.
“We are closely monitoring the storm with strong winds and heavy rain expected across New York City and have activated our 24/7 command center,” said MTA Chairman and CEO Patrick J. Foye. “We have a comprehensive agency-wide plan in place to protect the system and ensure the safety of all employees and customers.”
All MTA agencies are working closely together and coordinating with local partners to develop precautionary service change plans should service be impacted. Details of each agency's storm planning are provided below.
New York City Transit Subways and Buses
The Rail Control Center is closely monitoring the storm’s progress throughout the day. Crews will do the following in preparation:
Subways
Buses
A Local Storm Desk will be activated if conditions warrant. All maintenance departments will be staffed sufficiently. Crews will perform frequent signal switch tests to ensure all signals are functioning as intended and activate weather-related precautions as needed. Non-essential repair, maintenance and construction work is being evaluated for possible suspensions if the weather warrants.
Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad
There will be around-the-clock staffing for maintenance, operations and customer service departments.
LIRR and Metro-North have taken the following precautions:
Bridges & Tunnels
All facilities are fully prepared and staffed for an expeditious response to weather-related incidents and will be evaluated throughout the event to ensure efficient deployment of personnel and/or resources. Electronic weather sensors are functional and all facilities can monitor weather and roadway conditions. Areas that have proven to be historically prone to flash flooding have been checked and are reported to be free and clear of debris and other obstructions. Crews will monitor these areas and respond to conditions throughout. Due to the forecasted wind speeds, a soft ban of empty and/or tandem trailers will be in effect from noon today through midnight. Tractor trailers with empty and/or tandem trailers are to use alternate routes. Motorists should be aware additional restrictions may be put in place based on conditions.
Authority-wide equipment and supplies--including facility generators, fuel, anemometers--have been checked successfully and are at adequate levels for response and deployment to tropical storm related issues.
Customers should take precautions to travel safely during and after heavy rain and winds. This includes allowing for extra travel time, taking extra caution when walking on platforms and stairs, watch for slippery conditions and to be mindful for overhead foliage or wires.
For real-time service updates and information, customers may use the following options:
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