The Colombian artist Shakira This week is presented in two concerts scheduled in the Metlife Stadium of New Jerseywithout the usual service of trains or buses operated by NJ transit. The state transport agency confirmed that it will not offer transport to the stadium in the days Thursday 15 and Friday, May 16.
The decision is part of a context of Labor negotiations Between NJ Transit and rail engineers, who could trigger a strike As of midnight on Friday, May 16. In case of completing, unemployment would paralyze the entire railway system of the agency, which daily transports some 350,000 passengers Between New Jersey and New York City, he reported ABC7 New York.
Given the suspension of the service, both the stadium authorities and private operators have arranged transport alternatives For concerts attendees. The options include Special buses from Manhattanuse of private vehicles, Shared transport platforms and indirect connections via Ferry from different locations in New Jersey.
The cancellation of the NJ Transit service to Metlife Stadium was announced through social networks by the state agency itself. In the message, NJ Transit said: “Due to the possible interruption of the rail serviceNJ Transit will not operate trains or buses towards Metlife Stadium for Shakira’s concerts on May 15 and 16. ”The publication also recommended visiting the official stadium site to consult alternative routes.
The labor conflict that involves Railway engineers of NJ transit could result in a Total railway service From 00:00 on Friday, May 16. This situation affects not only those attending musical events, but also thousands of people who depend on the public transport to move between New Jersey and New York City.
The company Coach USA has arranged a land transport option through its line 351 Meadowlands Expresswhich will operate with exits each 10 to 15 minutes From the Port Authority Bus Terminal In Manhattan to the stadium, during the dates of the concerts.
The service will begin at 4:30 pm in area X of the Bus Terminal (41st Street, between 8th and 9th avenues), bound for the Lot K of the Metlife Stadium. The last return bus will leave 60 minutes later that each show ends. Tickets must be acquired in advance through the website of Megabushe reported ABC7 New York.
For those who choose to travel in private carthe stadium recommends Share the vehicle with other people and anticipate the arrival due to the high congestion expected by the coincidence with the habitual traffic of working days. The areas enabled to Passenger descent In personal vehicles they are in the route between lots d and e.
The organizers also suggest stay in place After leaving the attendees, instead of leaving the area and returning later. In case it is necessary to leave, the collection points allowed from the 9:30 pm They will be the Lots d and kaccording to the planning released by the stadium and cited by ABC7 New York.
Services like Uber either Lyft They will work during the event, although Metlife Stadium warned about possible prolonged waiting times and High rates due to the increase in demand at the end of the concerts. The areas assigned for shared transport are located in the Lots d and econfirmed the same source.
The stadium administration said that, in previous events, the waiting times on these platforms reached the two hours After the show, so he recommended considering other output options to avoid setbacks.
Although the Ferris They do not connect directly to the stadium, the company NY Waterway announced that it is prepared to Increase frequency and capacity of its services between New Jersey and Manhattan, in case the railway strike takes place.
“We are monitoring the situation closely and ready to increase the capacity and frequency of our ferry services between New Jersey and Manhattan according to demand,” he said Armand Pohanpresident and executive director of NY Waterway, cited by ABC7 New York.
NY Waterway services come out from nine terminals In New Jersey: Edgewater, Weehawken, Hoboken, Jersey City and South Amboywith destinations in Manhattan as West 39th Street, Pier 11 and Brookfield Place. This option could be useful for those who seek to combine different modes of transport to the stadium.
According to the programming disseminated by Metlife Stadium and published by ABC7 New Yorkthe event schedule for both days contemplates the following stages:
- 2:30 pm: Opening of parking and ticket offices.
- 4:30 pm: Start of the Coach Use bus service from Manhattan.
- 6:00 pm: Opening of the stadium doors.
- 7:30 pm: Start of the Shakira concert.
The authorities reiterated the importance of plan in advance the transfer to the event, due to the high influx and the public transport limitations during established dates.
