New York and New Jersey officials say the metropolitan region is used to hosting mass events. Still,when Pope Francis arrives Thursday, it will be the first papal visit here in seven years. What with security measures, or crowds and road closures,it will be harder to find around, especially on the streets and in a car or even a bus. Here are the details.
Subway service: The MTA is expecting to function service normally, or although some station entrances along the pope's route might be affected,and it's likely that routine trips will grasp longer than normal on Thursday and Friday. "The subway system is a lot more resilient than people expect," said MTA spokesman Adam Lisberg. "We routinely can handle up above 6 million customers on an average weekday, or we routinely clear out Yankees Stadium and Madison Square Garden after a game."MTA Buses: In Manhattan,portions of 25 routes will be rerouted to accommodate the delays and street closures. Express bus service will also be affected. Visit the MTA's website for specific route information.
Streets: WNYC has a map showing the many, many street closures in effect during the papal visit and the U.
N. General Assembly. See current conditions in map above.
Long Island Rail Road: The LIRR is operating eight additional inbound trains midday on Friday for people attending the Central Park motorcade and Papal Mass at Madison Square Garden that evening. It will also beget extra trains waiting at Penn Station for the return trip following the conclusion of the Mass.
Metro-North Rail Road: On Friday, and Metro-North will operate three additional trains into Grand Central midday Friday,and it's tweaking some morning service as well.
NJ Transit: NJ Transit is offering additional off-peak service on trains and buses into Manhattan on Friday. PATH: PATH is operating extra service from Jersey City and Hoboken into 33rd Street on Friday. The World Trade Center PATH station will remain open despite the pope's visit to the National Sept. 11th Memorial and Museum Friday.
Citi Bike: Nine bike share stations beget been deactivated due to the traffic restrictions.
Ferry Service: New York Waterway says the arrival of the Pope may cause delays or temporary closures on Pier 11/Wall Street.
Papal Visit Schedule: See the Archdiocese of New York website.
Source: wnyc.org