NYC 2016 Gridlock Alert Days For Holiday Season
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- With the start of the holiday season fast approaching, New York City's Department of Transportation is urging people to use mass transit on days it designates as some of the busiest traffic days of the year.
On Gridlock Alert Days, the DOT recommends walking, biking or taking public transportation when traveling for work, shopping or recreation.
'Tis the season! ❄️ #GridlockAlert begins 11/18
— NYC DOT (@NYC_DOT) November 15, 2016
Consider walking, #bikenyc or riding mass transit to avoid busiest traffic days of the year. pic.twitter.com/ew0PAHV00g
For 2016, the DOT's Gridlock Alert Days are:
- Friday, Nov. 18
- Wednesday, Nov. 23
- Wednesday, Nov. 30
- Friday, Dec. 9
- Wednesday, Dec. 14
- Thursday, Dec. 15
- Friday, Dec. 16
- Wednesday, Dec. 21
- Thursday, Dec. 22
- Friday, Dec. 23
To check current traffic conditions, click here.