The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has issued a Request for Proposals for four reimagined stations in Manhattan: 163 St C Subway, Cathedral Parkway (110 St) B Subway C Subway; 86 St B Subway C Subway; and 72 St B Subway C Subway.
Station enhancements will include improved signage for easier navigation, including digital, real-time train arrival information at subway entrances, before customers even enter the station; informational totems at street level and dashboards in the control areas and on platforms; inclusion of amenities, such as improved cellular connectivity, new art, as well as security cameras; new LED light fixtures throughout the stations; LED handrails at entrances; USB ports and Wi-Fi; new tactile warning strip at platform edges.
Renovations will also consider the architectural legacy of each station, and remain sensitive to historical elements as the stations undergo redesign. In addition to the new amenities and features, the top-to-bottom renovation will also involve state of good repair renewals of concrete, steel, waterproofing, paint and repair of existing entrance railings and refurbished stairs.
The stations are part of an ambitious program to undertake extensive renovations at 33 stations on metro lines across the city. “These four stations are part of an initiative that represents a fundamental transformation for how the MTA does business, and deals with its customers. Rather than doing a few component repairs, and stretching the work out over nights and weekends, we are taking a new top to bottom approach, renovating stations to bring customers a dramatically enhanced experience, and providing them with the tools they need for a better commute. This includes countdown clocks, Wi-Fi, USB ports, more intuitive way-finding, and better lighting. We are also embracing more rapid time frames, using temporary station closures to enable our contractors to get in, get the work done fast, and get out as quickly as possible,” MTA Interim Executive Director Ronnie Hakim said.
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