LIRR’s expanded service for Islander games may alleviate traffic concerns
The National Hockey League’s arrival in Brooklyn may be bringing with it potentially fewer traffic headaches than anticipated by some area residents.
The New York Islanders are set to begin their inaugural season at Barclays Center on Friday, October 9. While many Brooklynites are excited to welcome the NHL to the list of growing sports leagues in the area, some feared that it would create a traffic nightmare with fans from Long Island making the long drive to Barclays, especially since the state-of-the-art arena doesn’t have an expansive parking lot. However, those potential concerns may be alleviated thanks to the Long Island Railroad’s (LIRR) decision to expand service during Islanders home games.
“Park the car at your local LIRR station because Barclays Center is right across the street from our Atlantic Terminal station in Brooklyn,” said LIRR President Patrick Nowakowski. “There is just no faster or more convenient way to get to and from an Islanders game than the LIRR.”