New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the completion of the environmental impact study for the proposed LIRR expansion project. The Final Environmental Impact Statement confirms the expansion project will improve LIRR service, reliability, and safety, for both residents and commuters on Long Island.
“Expanding the Main Line is crucial to the future success of Long Island businesses and its residents, and this environmental study brings us one step closer to fulfilling New York’s goal of providing reliable, safe travel for all. By increasing rail capacity and eliminating street-level grade crossings, this project will reduce congestion and help build a transit system that meets the demands of 21st century travelers, marking another major step forward in our efforts to build a brighter future for Long Island,” Governor Cuomo said.
The final EIS confirms that this project will include no residential relocations, the elimination of all street-level grade crossings within the 15.7 km project corridor, station upgrades, additional parking.
The LIRR Expansion Project will add a third track to 15.7 km along the congested Main Line of the LIRR between Floral Park and Hicksville, and eliminate all seven street-level grade crossings within the project corridor.
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