CUIMC Campus Status

Updated May 16, 2025

A New Jersey TRANSIT (NJ TRANSIT) rail service strike began at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 16. All NJ Transit rail services are suspended, including Metro-North service west of the Hudson River. PATH and ferry services continue to run, but increased ridership and additional vehicle traffic should be expected. The CUIMC Emergency Management team is monitoring the situation and will provide ongoing updates.

Individuals who rely on NJ TRANSIT to travel to and from campus should prepare for major disruptions to their commute until the strike is resolved.

  • Starting Monday, May 19, NJ TRANSIT’s contingency plan includes regional Park & Ride bus services and added capacity on existing bus routes. Please note that these options can only accommodate about 20% of the usual train ridership. 
  • NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes will be cross-honored on NJ TRANSIT bus and light rail lines. 
  • Consider alternative transportation options such as PATH train and ferry services, carpooling, or biking. NJ TRANSIT tickets and passes will not be accepted on Amtrak, MTA, PATH, PATCO, SEPTA, ferries, or private carrier buses. Individuals using these services must purchase separate fares from those service providers.
    • Members of the CUIMC community can also find other commuting resources beyond NJ TRANSIT on the Transportation website.
  • Staff commuting from New Jersey to the medical center campus can use the GWB/Fort Lee shuttle. 
  • Parking on and around the medical center is limited. Below are several local parking lots (note: these lots are not affiliated with CUIMC):
    • 3960 Broadway (entrance on Broadway, between W. 165th and 166th Sts.)
    • 172nd and Broadway
    • 4162 Broadway Garage
    • West 184th Street and Broadway Parking Garage

Essential and Non-Essential On-Site Personnel

  • Managers should have already identified essential personnel and communicated these expectations to affected staff members. Departments should refer to “Establishing Essential/Non-Essential Personnel in Case of a Campus Emergency Policy.”
  • Essential on-site personnel are expected to report to work on-site unless directed by their department.
  • Non-essential on-site personnel should contact their managers with any questions or concerns about commuting or work arrangements.

Visit the NJ TRANSIT website for the latest information on the strike and contingency plans.

Please be in touch with your manager if you have any questions. During this time, we encourage you to exercise caution and patience as you travel to and from campus.