NEW YORK- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has earmarked up to $6 billion to be used over the next decade to to strengthen the system against damage caused by storms and flooding.
The plan, outlined in the the authority’s recently released Climate Resilience Roadmap, details the agency’s planned response to address climate-related threats. The Climate Resilience Roadmap is comprised of a Climate Vulnerability Assessment and ten core climate resilience goals targeted to address the magnitude of climate threats facing MTA infrastructure.
“Our transit systems are being directly impacted by climate change, from mudslides on the Hudson Line to flooding in our subways and busways,” said Governor Kathy Hochul. “The Climate Resiliency Roadmap is an essential component of making sure our critical infrastructure can withstand extreme weather events and keep New Yorkers moving safely.”
The proposed plan includes shielding subways from torrential rain by investing in subway drainage and pumping equipment to remove storm water, protecting subway yards and bus depots by elevating sensitive equipment, and addressing heat impacts on bridges.
