Q&A
Plans for MTA bus connections to new Metro North stations
1:57:35
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Council Member Riley raises concerns about connections between MTA buses and the incoming rail networks. The MTA representative outlines their approach to facilitating these connections.
- The MTA is continuously evaluating ridership needs based on bus usage.
- A Bronx overall network bus redesign was recently completed.
- As the revenue service date approaches, the MTA will continue to assess anticipated utilization and needs.
- Bus services will be adjusted accordingly to meet the demands of the new rail network.
Kevin C. Riley
1:57:35
Many in corp city and throughout our collective east Bronx communities.
1:57:39
I'm pretty sure you addressed this just for the record.
1:57:42
Have voiced any need for better connections between MTA buses and incoming rail networks?
1:57:47
Can you please describe how MTA will facilitate these connections?
UNKNOWN
1:57:52
Yes.
1:57:52
Thank you for that question.
1:57:53
And as previously discussed, we're currently evaluating and continue to evaluate.
1:57:58
The ridership needs based on busing.
1:58:01
We all we just recently completed a Bronx overall network bus redesign, but we're gonna continue to evaluate as we get closer to revenue service, what the anticipated utilization and need will be, and then tweak it accordingly.
