Area motorists may be surprised to find their GPS system still working when they now drive through major New York City tunnels.

That’s because navigation software developer Waze announced Tuesday it has partnered with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to install technology inside area tunnels that will keep drivers’ GPS signals from dropping out once they enter them.

The Waze “Beacons” went live Tuesday inside the Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, Queens-Midtown Tunnel, and Hugh L. Carey (Brooklyn Battery) Tunnel. The Bluetooth powered devices come at no cost to the MTA and Port Authority.

“Bringing Waze Beacons to New York City marks a momentous occasion for our program,” said Gil Disatnik, head of Waze Beacons. “This affordable, scalable, open-source technology is easy to install and can instantly help with tunnel navigation.”

It’s not the first time the MTA has partnered with Waze to help drivers in the region. In June, Waze added a feature on mobile GPS programs that warns users when they approach an LIRR grade crossing.

MTA managing director Veronique Hakim said the latest partnership with Waze “will provide significant benefits to motorists by delivering uninterrupted real-time traffic data that enhances the customer experience.”

Ronnie Tanner, a horse jockey in the '60s and '70s, and Kendrick Carmouche, a current jockey, spoke about the racism Black jockeys have faced. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports. Credit: Ed Murray, Jonathan Singh

'I had to keep my mouth shut'  Ronnie Tanner, a horse jockey in the '60s and '70s, and Kendrick Carmouche, a current jockey, spoke about the racism Black jockeys have faced. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Ronnie Tanner, a horse jockey in the '60s and '70s, and Kendrick Carmouche, a current jockey, spoke about the racism Black jockeys have faced. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports. Credit: Ed Murray, Jonathan Singh

'I had to keep my mouth shut'  Ronnie Tanner, a horse jockey in the '60s and '70s, and Kendrick Carmouche, a current jockey, spoke about the racism Black jockeys have faced. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

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