Attention Local 100 Bus Operators

The union has been informed that the NYPD is planning traffic checkpoints in Manhattan the entire week of May 11-15, 2015 to insure that drivers are adhering to the Vision Zero “right of way” law. Two precincts involved are: the 19^th Precinct, 153 E 67th Street and the 23^rd Precinct, 164 E. 102^nd Street.

These are East Side precincts, so the focus of the checkpoints will most likely be from 5^th Avenue to the East River Drive, and from 59th to 116^th Streets.  However, Bus Operators anywhere in Manhattan should be on alert.  Please remember to operate your bus strictly according to all DOT traffic rules and MTA driving standards.  The Police will be looking to issue summonses for violating any traffic regulation, big or small. OA Division 1 officers including Terrance Harmon (L/S coordinator) and the line stewards will be on the road and in the depots to assist with any issues or questions.

Please operate safely and be careful.