LIRR Strike Contingency Guidance

Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) unions have threatened a work stoppage beginning this Saturday, May 16. Negotiations are ongoing, and we remain cautiously hopeful that a resolution will be reached. In preparation for a full train service shutdown, the following is guidance for students, faculty, and staff.

• Students, faculty, and staff who normally take the LIRR should make alternate travel arrangements. Suffolk County Transit and NICE (Nassau Inter-County Express) bus systems both provide service to the campus. Carpooling is encouraged.
• Non-essential employees who rely on the LIRR can contact their supervisor about telecommuting or charging time. Essential staff in Facilities Operations and University Police should report to work as directed.
• Students who have a final exam and are unable to get to campus should contact their professor to make alternate arrangements.
• Students in need of assistance can contact the Dean of Students Office at Email or 934-420-2104.
• University Police will suspend parking ticketing during the days impacted by the strike.

Alternate Transportation

• Suffolk County Transit and NICE (Nassau Inter-County Express) bus systems both make stops on campus.
• LIRR Shuttle Bus Service (PDF)
• LIRR Contingency Travel Plan issued by the MTA