"MTA's Urgent Call for Climate Resilience Upgrades and Funding in NYC's Transit System"
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has released a report stating that New York's mass transit system is in dire need of climate resilience upgrades. Approximately 400 miles of subway tracks, half of Metro-North's Hudson Line, and several Long Island Rail Road stations require urgent fixes to combat flooding and other extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change. The report also highlights the need to replace elevators, rail cars, and buses over the next two decades. While the price tag for these upgrades was not specified, MTA officials emphasize the necessity of completing the work regardless of cost. The report aims to draw attention to the urgent need for investment in the system's survival and future.
