MANAGING HOMELESSNESS IN TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES

The impact of homelessness on New York City area transportation facilities is assessed. A review of pertinent statistics suggests that of New York's estimated 36,000 homeless, 750 to 1,000 seek shelter in the region's railway stations, bus terminals, ferry terminals, and subway stations. Of these, 80%-90% suffer from alcoholism or mental illness. The result is a compromise in the transportation facility's ability to provide safe and efficient service to the public. The ability of medical-psychiatric teams and community drop-in centers to provide treatment for this indigent population is assessed. To better alleviate the situation, a reevaluation of deinstitutionalization and the role of the state hospital is suggested.

• Corporate Authors:

  Osiris Press

  Box 9167
  Boston, MA  United States  02114
• Authors:
  • Sullivan, J P
• Publication Date: 1986

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 16-19
• Serial:
  • New England Journal of Human Services
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Osiris Press

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Homeless persons; Public transit; Quality of service; Rail transit facilities; Security; Statistics
• Old TRIS Terms: Homeless
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Public Transportation; Railroads; Security and Emergencies; Society; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00468853
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1988 12:00AM