The M.T.A. shut down the escalators at one of New York City’s steepest subway stations, and the outage is set to last until February. “This is just not acceptable,” one rider said.
Source: New York Times
Subway Escalator Outage at 181st Street Gives Riders a Six-Flight Hike
Published in Disabilities, Elevators and Escalators, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City and Subways
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