As New York City swelters through another scorching summer, commuters are finding refuge from the heat in the city's underground subway system - but only for a little while. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is now on a mission to find innovative solutions to cool down the sweltering subway stations that have become unbearable ovens during the summer months. From installing misting systems to testing the effectiveness of evaporative cooling technology, the MTA is exploring various options to bring relief to the thousands of commuters who rely on the subway every day. But with the city's aging infrastructure and limited budget, the challenge of keeping subway stations cool is a daunting one - and the MTA's search for answers is just beginning.
MTA Searches Underground for Ways to Cool Sweltering Stations THE CITY - NYC News