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Coping With The Strike
December 20, 2005
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The Transport Workers Union early Tuesday morning, December 20th, announced a transit strike.
TRANSIT STRIKE INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS -- THE DETAILS
FOLLOW THE LATEST ON TRANSIT NEGOTIATIONS
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The transit system's official Web site has official information on contingency plans and how other unrelated trains, bus, and ferries will be affected.
Transport Workers Union, Local 100
The Web site of the transit workers' union has official notices, news updates, and a calendar of events.
Gotham Gazette's Wonkster
A blog of news and opinion.
NYCtransitstrike.com
This Web site is published by Sam Schwartz, "Gridlock Sam," an expert on infrastructure, traffic safety and transportation systems.
ALTERNATE WAYS TO GET AROUND
NYC.gov
Strike Contingency Plan Information
Mayor Michael Bloomberg outlined the city's official plans in case of a transit
strike. This Web site offers basic information and links to other official Web
pages.
Craig's List Ride Shares
A bulletin board for New Yorkers looking for rides, or riders (to have the four necessary to be allowed into Manhattan during rush hour.)
New York Times Guide to Commuting Map (in pdf format)
This map of the five boroughs shows pedestrian crossings into Manhattan, park-and-ride stations, car pool staging areas, taxi fare zones, and roadways reserved for emergency vehicles.
Unaffected
Transportation Services (Trains, Buses, Ferries)
See the Web site of each of the following trains, bus, and ferry service for
changes meant to ease congestion on these systems, which are not affected by
the strike:
- Long Island Railroad
-Metro-North Railroad
-Staten Island Railway
- PATH
- Amtrak
- AirTrain
- NJ Transit (commuter rail and bus)
-Long Island Bus
-Westchester County Bee-Line
-Staten
Island Ferry
-Private
Ferries
Map
of Taxi and Car Hiring Zones (in pdf format)
A map of areas in each of the five boroughs where passengers can hire cars and
taxis.
Map
of Parking and Car Pool Locations (in pdf format)
This map shows designated carpool areas so drivers and riders can share rides
to meet the four person per car requirement.
Map
of Pedestrian and Bicycle Access to Manhattan (in pdf format)
A map of the five boroughs showing where pedestrians and bicyclists can cross
into Manhattan.
Transportation
Alternative's Tips on Biking to Work
Transportation Alternatives, a pedestrian advocacy group, offers tips for new
cyclists, suggestions for where to buy a bike, and an outline of "the rules of
the road" (like how to avoid car doors).
TRANSIT STRIKE INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS -- Selective Links
Public
School Information for Strike
All regular school start times will be delayed for two hours. The end of the
school day will not be changed. Teachers are supposed to arrive no later than
one hour after their regular scheduled start time.
Police
Department Driving Restrictions
The city will require four or more passengers in each car entering Manhattan
south of 96th Street from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday-Friday. Also certain streets
in Manhattan will be reserved for emergency vehicles, buses, and commuter vans
only. This link provides a map of all roadways, bridges, and tunnels affected.
Special
Taxi Regulations for Strike
Taxi and Limousine Commission-licensed taxis and livery cabs will be allowed
to pick up multiple passengers in a single trip. They will also use a different
fare schedule. Fares will be up to $10 per person for entering a cab and $5 for
traveling to an additional zone.
Strike
Parking Regulations
Alternate side of the street parking rules will be suspended. And to improve
traffic flow, weekday "No Standing" and "No Parking" rules will be extended.
Suggestions
for Employers
The city offers six simple options for employers like "allow workers to telecommute" and "stagger
shift schedules to avoid rush hour."
TRANSIT STRIKE INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS -- THE DETAILS
Click a link below for a list of regulated streets in that borough. Manhattan The Bronx Brooklyn Queens Staten Island
TAXIS & CAR AND VAN SERVICES (rules only in effect Mon - Fri during strike.)
Tompkins Square Park
Union Square Park
Madison Square Park
Bryant Park
They will be staffed between 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
NOTE: If a vessel operator is offering ferry service from an unusual location, you should ask about the vessel's inspection status and may ask to see the Certificate of Inspection or the operator's license. Large vessels must meet special safety and security requirements. If you are in doubt about a vessel's inspection status or have concerns about its safety or security, call the Coast Guard at (718) 354-4353 and ask to speak to the Sector Duty Officer.
Long Island Railroad(NOTE: modified service does not begin until WED around 4am)
Metro-North Railroad(NOTE: modified service does not begin until WED around 4am)
West Bronx Shuttle (Hudson Line) will serve Morris Heights, University Heights, Marble Hill, and Spuyten Duyvil at all times. West Bronx Shuttle will also serve Riverdale in the PM peak, off-peak, and on weekends.
East Bronx Shuttle (Harlem Line) will serve Melrose, Tremont, Fordham, Botanical Garden, Williams Bridge, Woodlawn, Wakefield, and Mount Vernon West. However, during peak hours, shuttle will not stop at Melrose (use temporary station at Yankee Stadium) or Tremont (use Fordham).
Yankee Stadium Shuttle will serve a temporary Yankee Stadium Park-&-Ride facility. Trains will operate between Yankee Stadium, Harlem-125th Street, and Grand Central Terminal.
Staten Island Railway PATH Amtrak AirTrain NJ Transit (commuter rail and bus) Long Island Bus Westchester County Bee-Line
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