Union Tpke Posted January 11, 2017 Share #1 Posted January 11, 2017 Governor Cuomo Proposes $120 Million to Enhance 16 LIRR Stations and Improve System Connectivity with MacArthur Airport and Brookhaven National Laboratory January 10th, 2017 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has unveiled a proposal to invest $120 million to provide state-of-the-art enhancements to 16 LIRR stations and improve system connectivity with a new terminal at MacArthur Airport and a new stop at Brookhaven National Laboratory. These transformative infrastructure projects contribute to the resiliency and strength of Long Island, and provide vital support to bolster the continued growth of the region. "These major, transformative investments in Long Island's core infrastructure invest in the future resiliency and strength of the region," Governor Cuomo said. "Enhanced LIRR stations will connect further than they ever have before, and these vital water infrastructure projects will support environmental sustainability and bolster economic growth. With these projects, we equip Long Island will the tools and resources to drive commercial activity, create jobs, and build a stronger Long Island for generations to come." Last year, under Governor Cuomo’s leadership, New York State invested in a wide array of transformative infrastructure projects on Long Island. From the $50 million Hofstra University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences hub, to the $50 million Brookhaven National Laboratory, to the $25 million Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Center for Therapeutics Research, these projects are smart investments to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. To build on the success of those projects, Governor Cuomo proposes investing an additional $160 million in transformative projects on Long Island. Enhancing Stations and Connecting the LIRR with MacArthur Airport and Brookhaven National Laboratory Governor Cuomo proposes investing $120 million to enhance LIRR stations and improve system connectivity. The MTA will cover $35 million of this investment. $80 million will be invested in $5 million major enhancements at 16 critical LIRR stations to improve the customer experience. The station upgrades will include new facilities, Wi-Fi, charging stations, public art, new platform waiting areas, general station renovations and improved signage. All of these enhancements will be customized to the needs of each station and constructed with minimal disruptions. The 16 stations are broken up by county below. Nassau County: Baldwin, Bellmore, Farmingdale, Great Neck, Merrick, Stewart Manor, Syosset and Valley Stream Suffolk County: Brentwood, Deer Park, East Hampton, Northport, Ronkonkoma, Stony Brook, Port Jefferson and Wyandanch A $20 million project will add a stop on the LIRR Ronkonkoma Branch at the center of Long Island’s innovation corridor at Brookhaven National Laboratory. An additional $20 million will support the development of a new terminal at MacArthur Airport to provide direct service to the LIRR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmatechamp13 Posted January 11, 2017 Share #2 Posted January 11, 2017 From what I heard, they want to shut down the Yaphank station and "replace" it with the Brookhaven Lab station. I don't see why they can't just have both. That would literally leave no transit service (now that the S71 has been cut) to the County Offices (and I believe SCT's offices are out there). The irony that the SCT headquarters are at the Yaphank station. I hope they work on their plans to extend electrification further out as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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