Listen, I've used the Williams Bridge station, and I've passed by the Mt. The Enhanced Station Initiative is aimed at modernizing existing NYC subway stations by improving structural and architectural [187][188][189], After the Help Point test was successfully completed, the MTA started to install Help Points in all 472 subway stations to replace the existing Customer Assistance Intercom (CAI) units. [3][4], About 40% of the subway system runs on surface or elevated tracks, including steel or cast iron elevated structures, concrete viaducts, embankments, open cuts and surface routes. My contribution to station amenities includes benches, lean bars, trash receptacles, integrated information dashboard systems, lighting, and egress canopies details. Safety is a top priority at the MTA, and as part of the station enhancement project, Metro-North upgraded its electrical and communications system, adding closed-circuit security cameras inside and outside the stations. [118][215][216], In 2017, the MTA partnered with NYC Public Libraries, New York State, and Transit Wireless, to create Subway Library, a system that allows users to choose from a selection of e-books to read for free when connected to TransitWireless Wi-Fi. Wayside-only berthing systems will be installed, with stopping locations at Times Square and Third Avenue being synchronized with the existing CBTC signal system. MTA refurbishes subway station in Jamaica, offering riders a safer You pay $9.25 peak and $6.50 off-peak from Riverdale to Manhattan, basically double and triple what intermediate riders pay. [220][221] The same month, the MTA awarded a $600 million contract to Transit Wireless for the installation of cellular and Wi-Fi equipment at these stations and in subway tunnels. If it smells, it needs to be cleaned. [213] At the time, the MTA was not planning to retrofit subway tunnels with wireless service. Between 47 and 90 interactive wayfinding kiosks were scheduled to be deployed in 2013. WebESI Package 8 INFOTRAN as a subconsultant provided professional engineering support services for the ESI Package 8 project in Manhattan and the Bronx. I get that it isn't the main concourse of Grand Central Terminal, but those passageways do receive a significant amount of patronage, way too much in fact for it to look so dingy. [90] Concrete repairs, new platform edges, waterproofing, most tile patching, and structural steel repairs got the stations into states of good repair. I agree with you that more people should be shuttled to Riverdale station. WebThe 20152019 MTA Capital Plan included funds for the Enhanced Station Initiative (ESI), under which thirty-three stations in all five boroughs would undergo a complete overhaul Any beautification project to the WIlliams Bridge station would have to require some sort of joint venture perhaps with the community board or funds coming from the borough president's office because I think you would need to beautify the area similar to what is being proposed for the Parkchester MNRR station. There is really no commerce along that entire stretch of Gun Hill Road (the infrastructure limits that as well), but still. [44] By 2017, a pilot program for platform screen door technology was underway at the Pelham Parkway station in the Bronx. You also don't know if these upgrades are part of a bigger plan. [186], The two subway stations that were part of this trial were on the IRT Lexington Avenue Line. [70] In 2012 the program only closed lines in Midtown and Lower Manhattan,[71][note 3] but due to the success of the program, the MTA decided to expand it to the outer boroughs as well. The project is funded by MTAs 2015-2019 Capital Program. [149] Since the clocks are based on the Transit Wireless Wi-Fi, installation of each set of displays would cost $211,000 at every aboveground station (which did not have Transit Wireless as of 2016[update]) and $54,000 at every underground station with Transit Wireless. [98][99] Originally, this package entailed renovating one platform at a time since the stations are all consecutive, unlike in other packages,[100] but the plan was later amended so two sets of two non-consecutive stations would be completely closed at once. [122] In January 2007 Siemens announced that the issues had been resolved and that screens would start appearing at 158 stations by the end of the year. The MTA concluded that only 128 stations, or 27 percent of the network, could theoretically be fitted with platform screen doors. The MTA had planned to put more than $9 billion in the 2020-2024 capital program toward station and accessibility upgrades until the plan was derailed by the pandemic, which sent ridership plummeting. The air-cooling systems are mostly located in subway stations that were built in the 21st century. Package 1 included three (3) Brooklyn Stations on the R Line (BMT). The MTA Board has approved a $91.5 million design-build contract to the firm Halmar International to make state-of-the-art enhancements to five stations, setting the stage for similar improvements to other Metro-North stations in the future. Travel Station" kiosks, which give station advisories, itineraries, and timetables, were installed starting in 2011 but later removed in 2020. kiosks were to receive an interface overhaul as a result of the MTA's partnership with Control Group, a technology and design consultancy firm. Tom Hallissey New York Citys plan to revamp its subway stations is about to get off the platform. [3][4] Traffic on the street above would be interrupted due to the digging up of the street. Subway Construction Moreover, the ESI program defines the new visual identity system of the MTA for decades to come. [29] However, the CBTC retrofit date was later pushed back to 2017[30] or 2018. [197] The New York City Subway began to provide underground cellular phone with voice and data service, and free Wi-Fi to passengers in 2011 at six stations in Chelsea, Manhattan. Plus, Westchester's economy depends on these reverse peak riders, since Westchester basically doesn't allow new housing for low-income people. SIEs safety and quality management services control any deficiencies, deviations, or violations during construction and prevent accidents and delays. The bulk of the ridership in Riverdale goes down to the Spuyten Duyvil station, which I always thought was stupid. Initial testing began in 2004,[25] and installation was mostly completed by December 2006, with all CBTC-equipped R143 subway cars in service by that date. [12][13], More recent projects use tunnel boring machines, which minimize disruption at street level and avoid already existing utilities, but increase cost. 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[121] The announcements are voiced by former radio traffic reporter Bernie Wagenblast[137] and Carolyn Hopkins. [156], Access to the paid area is by turnstile. Wireless service was installed on four R160 subway cars assigned to the Jamaica Yard, then tested along the all-underground E route; in-car Wi-Fi was expanded to 20 R160s on the E route by September. [6] The 7,700 workers who built the original subway lines were mostly immigrants living in Manhattan. [198][206] Because Governor Andrew Cuomo had implemented a timeline for accelerated implementation of in-station wireless service, phases 6 and 7 of the Transit Wireless network build-out will connect the 90 remaining Brooklyn and Manhattan underground stations by early 2017, about one year ahead of the original completion date of 2018. [37], In 2017, the MTA started testing ultra-wideband radio-enabled train signaling on the IND Culver Line. [92] The 145th Street station was closed between July and November 2018, while the Concourse Line stations was closed from August 2018 to December 2018. The A Division uniformly uses 51-foot-long (16m) cars with three doors on each side. Set up some platforms with a climate control room and a small waiting area and that's usually sufficient. ", "Thales selected by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority to modernize the Queens Boulevard Line", "CBTC Interoperability: From Real Needs to Real Deployments - New York's Culver CBTC Test Track Project", "MTA | news | $205.8M in Contracts Approved to Install Communications-Based Train Control System", Install Communication-Based Train Control on the Queens Boulevard Line West - Phase 2, "MTA Capital Program 2015-2019: Renew. [102] These stations were closed on a staggered schedule between March and June 2018, and reopened between September and November 2018. By [92] The sixth package would have included stations in the eastern and northern Bronx, comprising Pelham Parkway on the IRT Dyre Avenue Line, as well as Third Avenue138th Street, Brook Avenue, East 149th Street, and Westchester SquareEast Tremont Avenue on the IRT Pelham Line. It added train arrival "countdown clocks" to most A Division (numbered route) stations and the BMT Canarsie Line (L train) by late 2011, allowing passengers on these routes to see train arrival times using real-time data. While I don't usually use the western platforms, mainly because those are usually Harlem and Hudson tracks and I use the New Haven Line, I am familiar with the conditions of the area. [114] The ESI packages were put back for a vote in February, and the two contracts were ultimately approved, with three city representatives dissenting. Emergency egress gates would be installed in between the regular doors to allow people to exit in the case of an emergency. [119] Some lines, like the IND Eighth Avenue Line, would get communications-based train control as part of a larger plan to automate the system. [193][198][204] The wireless for these 40 underground stations were completed by October 2014. The program implemented cosmetic fixes, including public art The LCD clocks also use data from the Bluetooth receivers installed at the end of each platform in the stations, which connect with Bluetooth receivers installed on the first and last cars of every train. About the Program | PBS", "www.nycsubway.org: Subway FAQ: Facts and Figures", "www.nycsubway.org: IRT White Plains Road Line", "Myrtle Av-Broadway (J,M,Z) The SubwayNut", "West Side Development Project Gets The Green Light", "Crews Lower Giant Drill Into 7 Line Tunnel", "New York State Society of Professional Engineers Recognizes No. The partnership between Transit Wireless and the MTA is for 27 years. [122] Payments to the company were stopped in May 2006 following many technical problems and delays[123] and MTA started to look for alternative suppliers and technologies. Under the MTA's rollout schedule released in July 2017, the countdown clocks on other routes would be enabled in stages through December 2017,[150][148] including on the L train, where the existing LED clocks would be upgraded to use the new LCD displays. This is something that is apparently being studied as a future option for Riverdale, and I would be all for it. [101] The New York City Transit and Bus Committee officially recommended that the MTA Board award the $111 million contract for Package 3 to ECCO III Enterprises in October 2017. MTA NYC Transit Enhanced Station Initiative | Via Collective [32], Siemens and Thales successfully conducted tests on one of the IND Culver Line's tracks to determine if their CBTC systems were compatible, thus allowing installation of CBTC on the rest of the B Division. It takes a lot more money to rehab subway stations. How is being 12 years old "brand new"? The platform area looks okay, but the waiting room is drab and smells. MTA Michael Phillips [103] The fourth package of stations consisted of stations in midtown Manhattan, and included the 34th StreetPenn Station stops on the IND Eighth Avenue Line and the IRT BroadwaySeventh Avenue Line, 57th Street and 23rd Street on the IND Sixth Avenue Line, and 28th Street on the IRT Lexington Avenue Line. [203], Transit Wireless expected to provide service to the remaining 241 underground stations by 2017. MTA The CBTC system is mostly automated and uses a moving block system which reduces headways between trains, increases train frequencies and capacities, and relays the trains' positions to a control room rather than a fixed block system. A sample fare control area (left) and platform level (right) of, Different types of train arrival countdown clocks, Detailed next-train signs of the type used on the, Detailed next-train signs of the type used on parts of the, Simple next-train signs of the type used on parts of the B Division, at, Toggle Automation and signaling subsection, Toggle 20152019 Capital Program overhaul subsection, Toggle Train arrival countdown clocks subsection, Mainline A Division and Canarsie Line clocks, Mainline B Division and Flushing Line clocks. New York Underground. All On the Go! I think the five stations picked here for Metro-North were done so for similar reasons the first few ESI stations were chosen for the subway, which is to be a showcase for the new design standards without actually having to do much outside ofa cosmetic renovation. [98], The third package of stations was on the IND Eighth Avenue Line in Manhattan. Beginning in 2011, the MTA installed "Help Point" to aid with emergency calls or station agent assistance, in all stations. [72] In 2013, FASTRACK was expanded to other corridors requiring minimal shuttle buses[73][note 4] and in 2014 to even more locations. Upgrades at White Plains include improved station entrances, as well as new interior wall panels, floor tiles, ceiling tiles and fixtures. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Penn Station is a critical transportation hub for the region. [201] The Wi-Fi service, which operates using antennae,[202] is operated by Boingo Wireless. MTA WebThe Enhanced Station Initiative is a rehabilitation program undertaken by the NYC Transit Authority with the objective of transforming existing stations into modern and [143] This was attributed to the rate of installation of Wi-Fi and 3G systems in subway stations, which, among other things, makes countdown clocks viable. I'm aware that the area in question is not the greatest. The platform edges and topping would be removed and replaced so that they align with the sills of the train doors and to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Also, at last count, about a third of the gate indicator displays for the passageway are out of service. [148] All of the countdown-clock data for the B Division services would also be available in the MTA's Subway Time app, in addition to the data for the A Division and L services that were already included in the app prior to the test. Finally, in 2017, the MTA started installing digital advertisements in trains and stations. Additionally, credit-card trials at several subway stations in 2006 and 2010 led to proposals for OMNY, a contactless payment system to replace the aging MetroCard system used to pay fares on MTA-operated transportation. [121] Simpler countdown clocks, which only announce the track on which the train is arriving and the number of stops the train is from the station, are used at 40 stations. Currently, [104] The fifth and final package for the New York City Subway included the remaining three stations in upper Manhattan and the southwest Bronx: 145th Street on the IRT Lenox Avenue Line, and 167th Street and 174th175th Streets on the IND Concourse Line. These elements help customers make navigation decisions and move to their destinations with clarity and comfort while making a meaningful improvement to the transit experience. [22] The trains are also equipped with high-tech computers inside the cab so that the conductor could monitor the train's speed and relative location. The platforms at the stations will be rebuilt to support the weight of the PSDs, including the replacement of concrete and rubbing boards, the repositioning of tactile tiles, and steel reinforcement. There are so many missing or discolored ceiling tiles from either ongoing maintenance work or a lack of work. Community Board 7. Governor Hochul, Elected Officials and Railroad Partners Unite on Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer Ave is the 33rd station to be enhanced with an upcoming refurbishment planned at the 121st St J line subway station. Travel Station in 2011. [89][90][note 6] Cables and conduits were decluttered, simplifying the stations' wiring. WebENHANCED STATION INITIATIVE. Even commuter rail users in the city We pay almost four times the fare, so we should expect something in return for that. [51]:15 The MTA announced another PSD pilot program at three stations in February 2022: the 7 and <7> trains' platform at Times Square; the E train's platform at Sutphin BoulevardArcher AvenueJFK Airport; and the Third Avenue station. Package 4 included five (5) Manhattan Stations on the A, C, E, F, M, 1, 2, and 3 lines (IND and IRT). MTAs Enhanced Station Initiative gets Transit presidents approval [58] Designs for the platform doors were being finalized by June 2023. If they want to attract more discretionary riders like me, they'll lower the intermediate fares (everything except Grand Central and 125th) even further to compete with Bee-Line bus. Many more riders (but at a lower fare) would result in more money taken in. MTA: ESI PROJECT - Twin Peaks Testing [54][55] Of the infeasible stations, 154 stops could not receive platform doors because the resulting platform would be too narrow under the ADA, while 100 stops (mostly above ground) had precast concrete platforms that would not be able to support the weight of the doors. [88], Updates included cellular service, Wi-Fi, charging stations, interactive service advisories and maps, improved signage, strip maps for the subway routes, subway countdown clocks, service alerts, On-The-Go Informational Dashboards, neighborhood maps, new art, and improved station lighting. All design work belongs to Billings Jackson Design and NYCT. On the subject of Grand Central, you won't get any arguments from me on that one. [40][41] The platform-door proposal was scrapped in 2012 because of high installation and maintenance costs; rolling stock door placement; the need to provide a suitable signal interface between the train and platform; and the potential delay in operations that would result from the operation of such doors. Please note that Wi-Fi is not yet available at the Pelham Parkway station[]", "The MTA is testing Wi-Fi inside its subway cars", "Exclusive: MTA Quietly Begins Testing Wi-Fi Service in Subway Cars", "MTA tests in-car WiFi along subway's E line", "NYC's next subway cars have WiFi and USB ports built-in", "New York Today: A City Library, on the Subway", "Subway Library offers up free e-books to riders", "Could Cell Service Be Coming to NYC Subway Tunnels? It is one of the most depressing MNRR stations and I can only hope that they can drive those druggies away entirely. The block the entrance and sleep everywhere stinking up the station, both inside and out. Contract Information. In the mid-1990s, it started converting the BMT Canarsie Line to use communications-based train control, using a moving block signal system that allowed more trains to use the tracks and thus increasing passenger capacity. Vernon West don't have high ridership numbers partly because the stations are so decrepit. A PSD storage room and a PSD control room will be constructed in each station. Thirty stations would be extensively rebuilt under the Enhanced Station Initiative, and new R211 subway cars would be able to fit more passengers. Meanwhile, SIE staff was maintaining the project schedule, while overseeing field inspection operations and verifying the contractors work to ensure the project was completed accurately and efficiently. [36], As of 2014[update], MTA projects that 355 miles (571km) of track will receive CBTC signals by 2029, including most of the IND, as well as the IRT Lexington Avenue Line and the BMT Broadway Line. William Montanile, P.E. I don't see the need to renovate the Riverdale station.. [9], This method worked well for digging soft dirt and gravel near the street surface. To ensure riders can exit trains in the case of an emergency, emergency exit doors with push bars will be installed in the three stations, and to prevent riders from being trapped between the PSDs and train doors, door entrapment sensors will be installed. Webfor the Metro-North Enhanced Station Initiative, which included the complete rehabilitation of the White Plains station, installation of drop-off areas with landscaped urban plazas [224] In 2020, the MTA started displaying real-time service metrics on the screens, such as service changes and dynamic transfer information. ENHANCED STATION INITIATIVE PACKAGE 3 - NYC.gov Led by the New York City PACKAGE 3. Capturing the MNR Enhanced Station Initiative Outcome by Via Collective | Oct 8, 2021 | Collective Updates, Transportation This week, we had the opportunity to work with photographer Assaf Evron to capture the finished outcome of the MTA Enhanced Station Initiative project for Metro-North Railroad. Package 8 included the 174th-175th Street and 167th Street Stations in the Bronx (IND), as well as the 145th Street Station in Manhattan (IRT). The general scope of the work includes new signage, platforms, energy efficient LED lighting, benches with USB chargers, station dashboards and totems to provide convenient access to information, improvements to customer restrooms, not to mention Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity. The Riverdale station is beautiful in the winter with the huge ships and the Palisades. [219] In July 2022, MTA officials announced plans to add cellular service to 418 miles (673km) of tunnels across the network. 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[34][35] Funding for CBTC on the IND Eighth Avenue Line from 59th StreetColumbus Circle to High Street is also provided in the 20152019 Capital Program, along with the modernization of interlockings at 30th and 42nd Streets. What they are not telling you is the impact the "improvements" are going to have on train service during the renovations. Stay tuned. [159] Originally scheduled to end in December 2006, the trial was extended into 2007 due to "overwhelming positive response". The last route to get countdown clocks was the 7, which received Bluetooth-enabled clocks in December 2017 because of issues with the installation of communications-based train control on the Flushing Line. Enhanced Station Initiative [53], The MTA conducted an internal study of the system in 2019 to determine whether platform screen doors could be installed at each station. Most of the $936 million allocated to the ESI was already used for the 19 stations underway. [109], In January 2018, the NYCT and Bus Committee recommended that Judlau Contracting receive the $125 million contract for Package 4 and that Citnalta-Forte receive the $125 million contract for Package 8. Only 19 of the 32 targeted stations were completed. [41], The MTA is also interested in retrofitting platform screen doors on the Canarsie Line, along the L train, and on the IRT Flushing Line, along the 7 and <7> trains. Tasks included civil, structural, electrical, and communications field inspections, quality control management, and oversight over the construction contractor to ensure station modernization efforts, including the various GOs, are successfully completed on time and within budget. All B Division stations would get countdown clocks by March 2018 (several years ahead of schedule), using the same Bluetooth technology as the clocks in the Broadway Line stations. Last year, it was announced that the Enhanced Station Initiative, which was given a nearly $1 billion budget, eventually ran out of money. The stations also included glass barriers near fare control areas (rather than the metal fences that separate the paid and unpaid areas of the stations), as well as new tiled floors that are easy to clean. The foundations of tall buildings often ran near the subway construction, and in some cases needed underpinning to ensure stability.
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