NYC Residents Tackle Snow-Blocked Bus Stops and Crosswalks After Storm

Post-Storm Snow Challenges in NYC

• ❄️ New Yorkers are facing difficulties catching MTA buses due to bus stops blocked by snow mounds three days after a significant snowstorm.
• ⚠️ These snow blockages are also affecting crosswalks and street corners, making navigation difficult for pedestrians.

Community Efforts and City Response

• 🛠️ Residents are actively shoveling snow from bus stops and sidewalks, with some acknowledging the ongoing effort required.
• 🤝 Emergency snow shovelers have been deployed by the city, with over 500 hired to assist with clearing crosswalks and bus stops.
• 📊 The city reports that approximately 95% of bus stop shelters have been cleared, totaling 3,227 out of 3,400.

Impact on Local Businesses and Infrastructure

• 📈 Hardware stores are experiencing amazing sales of shovels, ice choppers, and salt as residents and the community work to clear the snow.
• 🚚 The sanitation department is utilizing snow melter machines across the five boroughs, capable of melting up to 240,000 pounds of snow per hour, to manage the large volumes of snow.
• 🧊 Cold temperatures are expected to keep snow on the ground for an extended period, posing ongoing challenges for residents.