MTA TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

New York City is home to the largest transportation system in the world. The 2011 New York World Police & Fire Games carefully planned to host sporting events at venues conveniently located to public transportation.  New York City and the tri-state area are accessible by bus, subway, train and railroad. Directions to all sporting and ceremony venues are located in the sports booklets, on our webpage and in your confirmation letter. 

New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad are the most cost effective way to get around to our sporting venues. The cost to ride each varies by system and we recommend you view fares by clicking here.

For those athletes and their guests staying in New York City for at least 5 days we recommend purchasing a 7 day unlimited pass MetroCard. New York City Transit MetroCards will be sold at the Jacob Javits Convention Center during registration.

In addition, NYC subway, bus, LIRR & Metro North maps will be available at registration. Additionally, the TRANSPORTATION CENTER located inside the Jacob Javits Convention Center will have maps, directions and information for all athletes.

For the most complete and up to date information and schedules please go to the MTA website at:

www.mta.info

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Once you have received your game schedules all athletes are encouraged to go to the MTA Home page:

   www.mta.info

   Use the “Trip Planner” feature located on the right hand side of the Home page to properly plan how much time you need to get to your venue if traveling by subway or bus.

2. Know that athletes and attendees with web access can always get the status of all MTA services by visiting the homepage:

   www.mta.info

   The 'Service Status' box is positioned in the top left corner and has tabs at the top for all MTA modes of transportation.

3. At the bottom of the 'Service Status' box there is a link to 'Get Widget' which takes you to this page for the widget; instructions are there:

   http://advisory.mtanyct.info/outsideWidget/widgetPageNew.html

4. For those who have iPhones/iPads there's also “On the Go” which provides a host of useful travel tools including 'Service Status':

   http://mta.info/nyct/service/OnTheGo.htm

5. If anyone wishes to sign up for free e-mail alerts that communicate unforeseen delays in service, they can subscribe here:

   http://mymtaalerts.com/LoginC.aspx

We want to emphasize that the MTA provides this service free of charge--only the users costs related to their own individual cell phone plans apply.