Establishes how the MTA shall operate time-delay egress mechanisms on emergency exit gates at subway stations.

The bill amends the public authorities law to establish how the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) shall operate time-delay egress mechanisms on emergency exit gates at subway stations. The authority may continue operation of these mechanisms for up to two hours, but must deactivate them if personnel are not present. If the authority chooses not to staff a station, the mechanisms must be deactivated. The bill specifies that these mechanisms may only be used at stations where personnel are available to respond to emergencies or operational issues, or during temporary interruptions.

Establishes how the MTA shall operate time-delay egress mechanisms on emergency exit gates at subway stations.

The bill amends the public authorities law to establish how the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) shall operate time-delay egress mechanisms on emergency exit gates at subway stations. The authority may continue operation of these mechanisms for up to two hours, but must deactivate them if personnel are not present. If the authority chooses not to staff a station, the mechanisms must be deactivated. The bill specifies that these mechanisms may only be used at stations where personnel are available to respond to emergencies or operational issues, or during temporary interruptions.