Express bus stops and Park-&-Ride lots on Staten Island are covered in ice and snow, making it difficult for commuters to safely get to work in Manhattan. Many commuters have to walk far or drive to local Park & Ride zones to catch an express bus, and the icy surfaces are frustrating them. Government agencies responsible for maintaining safe conditions are pointing fingers at each other, leaving commuters to risk injury.
City and state agencies play blame game as Staten Island express bus stops remain dangerously icyExpress bus stops and Park-&-Ride lots on Staten Island are covered in ice and snow, making it difficult for commuters to safely get to work in Manhattan this week.
“There are three businesses there, and the sidewalk is never cleared,” she described. “It’s so dangerous.” Although express buses are part of the MTA NYC Transit system, a spokesperson told amNew York Metro that the agency is not responsible for conditions at bus stops. The city’s Department of Transportation has that duty.
“Driving and walking in the lot is treacherous, especially at night,” she said. “The lots are not well lit. I’ve been watching people slide while walking and almost falling. It’s absolutely terrible.”
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