MTA Announces July 4th Service Schedule Changes

NEW YORK CITY — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced its service schedule for the Fourth of the July.

New York City Transit will be running on a Saturday schedule on July 4.

• Full length trains will operate on the Rockaway Park Shuttle to accommodate increased ridership to the beach.
• Between approximately 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Rockaway Park Shuttle trains will extend service to operate between Rockaway Blvd and Rockaway Park, stopping at Aqueduct, Aqueduct Racetrack, and Howard Beach – JFK Airport stations.
• To accommodate increased ridership to the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks display, service will be bolstered on the 7 and L Line and the 42 St Shuttle in the evening.
• Select additional trains are planned to operate at the conclusion of the fireworks.

New York City Buses

On July 4, New York City buses will run on a Saturday schedule. Customers should expect delays on all routes near the Hudson River during the evening due to the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks display.

Metro-North Railroad
Metro-North will operate getaway trains during the afternoon on Wednesday, July 3, for customers looking to get a head start on the holiday weekend.

On July 4 the railroad will operate on a Sunday schedule with off-peak fares in effect all day. Metro-North will add one extra New Haven Line train to its schedule, departing Grand Central Terminal at 11:13 p.m., to accommodate people who plan to attend the Macy’s Fireworks.

The express train will make stops at Harlem 125th street, express to Westport, Fairfield, Fairfield Black-Rock, Bridgeport, Stratford, Milford, West Haven, and New Haven.

MTA Bridges and Tunnels

Daytime scheduled maintenance requiring full lane closures will be suspended beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 through 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July 5.