USA: New York MTA has secured the first round of funding from the Federal Transit Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for its Superstorm Sandy recovery works. The $193·1m includes reimbursement for costs incurred by New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad during preparation for the storm, as well as funds to repair infrastructure. FTA’s Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program is to provide $141·6m for reconstruction. Of this, $17·9m will go towards restoring subway Line A in the Rockaways, which is scheduled to reopen in mid-2013. Long Island Rail Road will receive $20·9m and Metro-North Railroad $14·9m. Around $2·7m is allocated for the Connecticut portion of Metro-North’s New Haven Line. The Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program will cover $11·2m of Metro-North’s costs. This includes $3m to repair 17 EMUs and seven locomotives damaged by flooding, as well as $720 000 to remove tree debris. FEMA will expedite $3m for work on seven bridges and two tunnels. About $2·7m will contribute to clearing flood water from NYCT’s tunnels, whilst $351611 will cover street furniture and building repairs. MTA Bridges & Tunnels is working with FEMA for reimbursement of its remaining costs and permanent repairs.The recovery works are described in more detail in the March 2013 issue of Metro Report International. More...
