Interesting Facts from Previous Transit Strikes

• During the 1980 strike approximately 12,000 people commuted via private boat each day
• The 1980 Strike resulted in a 26% increase in vehicular traffic entering the CBD between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m.
• The 1966 Strike showed a more that 45% increase during the same period
• During the 1980 strike the worst congestion was between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
• 6% of people temporarily relocated to Manhattan for the duration of the strike

Employee Attendance

1980 Strike – 89% after two weeks
1966 Strike – 84% after two weeks

Expected Bridge and Tunnel Reversals for 2005 Transit Strike

Average Daily Volumes Entering the Manhattan Central Business District

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