Since Hurricane Sandy hit, the MTA has been studying how other cities, like Copenhagen, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, protect their subway systems from flooding in order to incorporate new mechanisms in New York. Solutions being considered by the MTA include flood gates, slate-and-frame removable barriers, and water-tight flood doors at subway entrances. These things could be part of a "multi-billion" rebuilding program that's being finalized by the MTA and Governor Cuomo. [NYDN; previously]
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