REMARKS
Overview of the NYC subway system and ridership
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Council Member Brooks-Powers provides an overview of the NYC subway system, highlighting its scale and recent ridership trends.
- System statistics: 472 stations, over 6,553 subway cars, 665 miles of track
- Ridership: Over 1 billion annual riders, 1 million during weekdays
- Post-pandemic recovery: Substantial increase in ridership since 2020
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
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As we know, the MTA is responsible for managing, maintaining, and running subway service in our great city.
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This system is expansive and spans across 5 boroughs and includes 472 stations, more than 600 excuse me, more than 6,553 subway cars and 665 miles of track.
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It serves more than 1,000,000,000 annual riders and 1,000,000 during the weekday weekend.
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Although ridership dipped during the pandemic, the MTA has experienced a substantial recovery over the past few years.
