The Brief
- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is gearing up for extreme cold temperatures in the New York metropolitan area on Dec. 8 and Dec. 9.
- NYC Transit will have additional personnel monitoring conditions on Monday and Tuesday.
- The transit authority also plans to monitor MTA infrastructure and deploy additional staff to key locations as needed.
NEW YORK – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is gearing up for extreme cold temperatures in the New York metropolitan area on Dec. 8 and Dec. 9.
MTA’s winter preparedness plan
The MTA said in a release on Sunday that NYC Transit will have additional personnel monitoring conditions on Monday and Tuesday. The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad are also increasing staff to monitor and address weather-related issues.
The transit authority also plans to monitor MTA infrastructure and deploy additional staff to key locations as needed.
Additionally, the MTA is distributing cold-weather awareness materials and safety tips to all employees to reinforce personal preparedness during the extreme cold.…