WINTER ADVISORY FROM NJ TRANSIT
Winter Weather Hotline: 201-612-1162

When Mt. Peter (Route 17A) is closed or conditions are deemed unsafe during the winter months, the following contingency plan will take effect:

Service
In the morning all Routes 196/197 will originate/terminate in Greenwood Lake Park & Ride (NY), located on Route 210 (Jersey Ave) at Windermere Ave. In the evening, three new express trips will operate from the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) to downtown Warwick and the Warwick Park & Ride via the New York Thruway (I-87), departing at 3:50PM, 4:50PM, and 5:50PM. Travel time will depend on weather conditions. All other No. 196 and No. 197 buses will terminate at the Greenwood Lake Park & Ride in Greenwood Lake, NY. For Park & Ride information, customers can call Greenwood Lake Village Hall at 845-477-9215.

Options
If Route 210 in Greenwood Lake is closed or conditions are deemed unsafe, all No. 196 and 197 buses – except the three new express trips to Warwick – will originate and/or terminate at the West Milford Park & Ride. located at the corner of Greenwood Lake Turnpike and Lincoln Ave.

Communications
During inclement weather, customers can call NJ Transit at 201-612-1162 to determine if a weather contingency plan is in effect. Riders can also visit NJ Transit website or listen for broadcast traffic reports.

Alternative Choices
When NJ Transit activates the contingency plan, bus routes Nos. 196/197 zone 12 and zone 13 passes and 10-trip ticket will be accepted by Metro-North on the Port Jervis Line from Harriman, Tuxedo, or Sloatsburg stations. Short Line/Coach USA also will accept those tickets at the following locations:

• Central Valley Park & Ride on Rt. 17 South at Larkin Drive in Harriman;
• Monroe Park & Ride on Orange and Rockland roads in Monroe;
• Sterling Forest Park & Ride on Rt. 17 North at the REd Apple Rest in Tuxedo.

NJ Transit's No. 194 line also will accept zone 12 and zone 13 tickets at the following locations:
• Stockholm Park & Ride at Rt. 23 North at Rt. 515;
• Newfooundland Park & Ride on the old Rt. 23 North and Kanouse Road;
• Butler Park & Ride at Meadetown Shopping Center behind the Butler Bowl bowling alley.