New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has unveiled the design features of 1,025 new and reimagined metro cars, including vital enhancements to the exteriors and interiors of regular cars, wider doors, as well as the addition of up to 750 “Open Car End” designed-cars. These vehicles will reduce wait times and increase transport capacity.
The MTA will issue a request for proposal for the construction of 1,025 new metro cars, which will highlight that the timeline of design and production, as well as cost-effectiveness, will be central factors in awarding the contract. The RFP will also emphasize the need to align with MTA design guidelines, which were established after a review of best practices in a number of major metropolitan areas from around the world, and identified several key elements for use in the New York system.
Antenna Design and engineering consultant, CH2M, have created the new metro car design.
In addition, the New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has previewed key elements that will be featured in the renovation of 31 metro stations throughout the New York Metropolitan Area, and announced that the first of several Requests for Proposals will be issued witihin these days. Grimshaw Architects, and Arup, program managers spearheaded the stations’ initiative.
The MTA will issue an RFP for the first package of three stations located in Brooklyn: Prospect Avenue Station, 53rd Street Station and Bay Ridge Avenue Station.
RFPs for the remainder of the 31 stations will be released over the next twelve months, and will be distributed across the five boroughs. The first contract is expected to be awarded in the fall. Station closures will be limited to a six-month period.
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