NYC PATH Adapts With Accessible Alternatives

PATH 33 St station elevator out of service, riders directed to World Trade Center transfer

PATH 33 St Elevator Out, Alternatives Offered

Riders needing elevator access at PATH's 33 St station in Manhattan will need to use alternative routes after the station's elevator went out of service, transit officials said Sunday. The outage affects passengers with mobility needs and those carrying heavy luggage at the Midtown Manhattan station. PATH hasn't announced an expected restoration date for the elevator service.

Alternative Routes Provided

PATH provided alternative accessible routes for affected riders, according to the transit agency. Passengers traveling to New Jersey can take the NYC Subway R train downtown to Cortlandt St station, or the N train during overnight hours. Riders heading to 33 St should take PATH to World Trade Center station, then transfer to the subway to reach 34 St. Standard subway fare payment is required for these alternative routes, officials said.

System Serves 250,000 Daily Riders

PATH operates 13 stations connecting Manhattan with New Jersey communities including Newark, Harrison, Jersey City and Hoboken. The system serves approximately 250,000 passengers on weekdays, according to Port Authority data. Information about other elevator availability at the 33 St station wasn't immediately available. The cause of the elevator outage hasn't been disclosed.

No Timeline Released

Officials didn't provide a timeline for when the elevator will return to service. Transit agencies typically can't estimate repair duration until technicians diagnose the problem. Federal ADA regulations require transit systems to provide alternative accessible routes when elevators are out of service, which PATH has done through the World Trade Center transfer option.

Riders Should Plan Extra Time

Passengers who typically use the 33 St elevator should plan additional travel time for transfers between PATH and subway services. The alternative routes require fare payment on both systems and involve extra walking between stations. Moovit provides real-time updates for PATH routes and can help riders navigate the alternative connections during the outage.