Establishes how the MTA shall operate the time-delay egress mechanisms

This bill directs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on how to use time-delay egress mechanisms, which are safety gates that lock during emergencies to prevent panic. It requires these gates to remain locked only when staff are physically present at a subway station to handle emergencies, except for a two-hour window during temporary staff shortages like shift changes. If a station is not staffed at all, the bill mandates that these specific emergency gates must be deactivated. The rules apply solely to these emergency exit gates and do not affect regular fare gates, while also ensuring the MTA continues to follow existing fire and safety codes.