Metro's New York-Florida Avenue-Gallaudet Station Celebrates 5 years of Service

[Forest Glen]

5 years ago, a unique public-private partnership enabled the Metro to open the New York Avenue station on the Red line. The station is located in an area that was previously neglected. Since its opening ridership at the station has steadily increased and new hotels, office buildings, and apartment complexes are being built in the vicinity. The New York Avenue station was the first Metro station to be built in between two existing stations. While it was being built service disruptions were kept at a minimum. The new station also included a bike trail. "The New York Avenue Metrorail station is a dramatic example of the potential of public-private partnerships and is a model for successful transit oriented economic development that strives to meet the needs and expectations of 21st century transit supporters, advocates and patrons,” said Nat Bottigheimer, Metro’s Assistant General Manager for Planning and Joint Development.

 

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[EE Broadway Local]

Happy Fifth Anniversary to New York Avenue station.