Here's the latest in service changes for NJ Transit, MTA, NYC subways and more as the storm hits.
Alternate side parking in New York City has already been suspended for Monday. It was suspended for nearly a month after the last storm -- and this one is supposed to be a blizzard. Travel is expected to become difficult if not downright unsafe for many come Monday morning, when millions could wake up to more than a foot of snow outside their homes.
Officials in New York and New Jersey are cautioning people to take necessary precautions and stay home when and if possible.New York City issued a hazardous travel advisory ahead of Sunday's snowfall. Alternate side parking has already been suspended for Monday.New York City Transit informed customers that, to accommodate winter weather operations, most subway service will operate locally. Road and infrastructure renovation projects scheduled for the weekend are being suspended in order for teams to focus on storm response. Bus service will be adjusted according to city road conditions and service disruptions can be expected on certain routes. A winter storm is expected in our area tomorrow into Monday. Our crews are ready to respond, but there may be changes to subway, rail, and bus service. Please plan ahead; for the latest service information, you have a few options: Service will run on a Sunday schedule throughout the morning and afternoon. By the evening, riders should prepare for the possibility that the railroad may modify Sunday schedules on the Babylon, Port Washington Huntington Branches, West Hempstead and Oyster Bay Branches.On Monday, however, trains will run on an hourly, weekend schedule. Hudson Rail Link connecting bus service will be suspended. Shuttle buses that have been replacing the Haverstraw-Ossining ferry due to ice on the river will also be suspended. On Friday, during a press conference about the expected winter storm that is headed to the tri-state area, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued a hazardous travel advisory for Sunday and Monday.From 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, until 10 a.m. on Monday, February 23, the MTA's Department of Bridges and Tunnels will prohibit the use of empty tractor-trailers and tandem trucks on the following bridges:The Access-A-Ride paratransit service will continue to operate 24/7. The Paratransit Command Center will be monitoring the storm to identify and respond to any issues with customers or during the day of service. Customers are urged to travel only if absolutely necessary during adverse weather conditions. If traveling, NJ Transit customers are advised to exercise extra caution near bus stops, stations, and facilities, as the ground may be slippery. They should also allow extra travel time, as delays and cancellations may occur due to the storm's impact. As confidence in the forecast increases during early Saturday morning, NJ Transit may implement additional service adjustments, including temporary suspensions, on one or more modes of transportation on Sunday and Monday. If these adjustments are implemented, the public will be informed as soon as possible on Saturday, bearing in mind that conditions can change rapidly. ❄️ NJ TRANSIT is monitoring potentially significant snow expected to impact the region beginning Sunday.
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