Posts Tagged ‘MTA’
A potential new train line may connect Astoria to Bay Ridge: report
A $1.3 million contract was presented by the MTA to the AECOM engineering firm in order to analyze whether the construction of a train line directly connecting Bay Ridge to Astoria would work. As reported by Gothamist, this project would be the largest expansion in NYC history since World War II. If the project gets…
Read MoreSubway riders, rejoice: Astoria Boulevard is officially open!
After nearly a year of renovations and updates, the Astoria Boulevard N/W stop is officially open for subway riders! While the subway stop is open and ready for its users, not all additions have been completed. Workers are still in the process of installing four new elevators at the Astoria Blvd. stop, making it one…
Read MoreElevators coming to two Astoria Subway Stations by 2024, according to MTA Plans
The MTA Capital Program budget was released last week, and part of the 2020-2024 plan is adding two new elevators to existing Astoria subway stations. The locations which will be receiving the new elevator additions are the Broadway N-W station, as well as the Steinway M-R station. Overall, the MTA’s plan is to add approximately…
Read MoreWalk your way over to Astoria Blvd to help save surrounding businesses.
Not Again…Business plummeting due to Astoria Blvd Renovations The shut down of the Astoria Blvd train station appears to be having more of an impact than just transportation inconveniences. As expected, many of the local businesses in the area seem to be suffering due to lack of foot traffic. This is similar to what we…
Read MoreActivists Say MTA Train Station Renovations In Astoria Are Ignoring Disabled Riders
Activists have begun speaking out after two subways stations in Astoria officially closed on Monday to undergo an eight-month overhaul. The renovations it would appear are missing one vital component in their $150 million dollar redo; elevators. Both the 30th Avenue and the 36th Avenue N/W lines will be shut until June. The announcement was…
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