The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is activating its winter operations plan for the season.
As part of the plan, the agency uses specialized weather forecasts to help transit officials adjust staffing and prepare snow-fighting equipment as storms approach.
For buses this year, the MTA has new tires and chains, as well improved communications equipment.
It also has a plan to increase planning and collaboration with the Sanitation Department.
Nearly 220 miles of subway tracks that run outdoors will also be winterized, and scraper shoes will be used on some trains to reduce icing on the third rail.
The MTA activates its winter plan every November.
It affects subways, buses and the Staten Island Railway.
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