MTA New York City Transit has opened the enhanced Prospect Avenue station in Brooklyn, the third station to re-open after extensive, accelerated renovations as part of the Enhanced Station Initiative. The 102-year-old Prospect Avenue station was closed on 5 June 2017, and, just five months later, the station has opened to the public.
The new Prospect Avenue station features countdown clocks at each of its three entrances, modern LED lighting, Wi-Fi connectivity, new digital displays, USB ports, and an upgraded security system. In the fare control area, glass barriers have replaced metal bars, enhancing sightlines and allowing more natural light to enter the station. New canopies have been deployed at two of the station’s three entrances. Other upgrades include wayfinding floor tiles for the visually-impaired, new handrails, stair treads, wall tiles, and granite flooring.
“With the opening of this station, we continue to quickly and efficiently deliver subway customers new tools to manage their commute, including countdown clocks, Wi-Fi connectivity and USB ports, as well as an enhanced station with better lighting, improved signage and new art. We look forward to building on the momentum and feedback received from these Brooklyn stations and bringing this innovation to more stations,” said MTA Chairman Joseph J. Lhota.
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