Support for New York City transit workers during disasters
NYC Transit Workers and Disasters: Impact of Multilevel Interventions
This project looks at how programs and supports affect the health and well‑being of New York City transit workers during disasters.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11105952 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If I work for the NYC transit system, researchers will regularly survey workers to see how different supports affect wellbeing during and after disaster events. The team is partnering with TWU Local 100 to draw systematic samples from about 40,000 subway and bus employees and will run repeated cross‑sectional surveys timed to capture real‑time changes. They will also co‑develop a worker‑driven crisis management model aimed at helping workers maintain services and protect their health. Results will be shared with unions and transit agencies to inform policies and operational practices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are current New York City subway and bus workers, especially members of TWU Local 100, who work during disaster events.
Not a fit: People who are not transit workers or who live outside New York City are unlikely to receive direct benefits from this specific project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better training, equipment, and policies that protect transit workers' physical and mental health during disasters.
How similar studies have performed: Research on healthcare and emergency workers shows supports can help, but using a worker‑driven model focused on transit workers is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gershon, Robyn R.m. — New York University
- Study coordinator: Gershon, Robyn R.m.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.