ABOGbrooklyn Posted July 11, 2018 Share #451 Posted July 11, 2018 MTA just posted on their website that 145 stop is being fixed. Will that mean they will be extending the platforms to fit more cars? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGA Link N Train Posted July 11, 2018 Share #452 Posted July 11, 2018 12 minutes ago, ABOGbrooklyn said: MTA just posted on their website that 145 stop is being fixed. Will that mean they will be extending the platforms to fit more cars? No : ( 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV184 Posted July 12, 2018 Share #453 Posted July 12, 2018 What are the current plans with the R32s? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j express Posted July 12, 2018 Share #454 Posted July 12, 2018 8 minutes ago, MHV184 said: What are the current plans with the R32s? It’s off topic from what the post is focused about. There is a thread for that specfic question. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabanamaner Posted August 25, 2018 Share #455 Posted August 25, 2018 As of today, the construction walls at 110th Street were taken down and the result are... barely anything. The station opens next month and looks identical to how it did before it closed, with the same tiles, artwork, etc. The only thing different seems to be the new floor and platform edge strip, which could've been installed while the station remained open. I understand that part of the ESI work is structural and not all cosmetic, but they could've at least been a little more imaginative. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlgorithmOfTruth Posted August 26, 2018 Share #456 Posted August 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Cabanamaner said: As of today, the construction walls at 110th Street were taken down and the result are...barely anything. The station opens next month and looks identical to how it did before it closed, with the same tiles, artwork, etc. The only thing different seems to be the new floor and platform edge strip, which could've been installed while the station remained open. I understand that part of the ESI work is structural and not all cosmetic, but they could've at least been a little more imaginative. It's a shame how this is amusing. Were you expecting more? This is the MTA we're talking about. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share #457 Posted August 26, 2018 If you were expecting the blue tiles like Bay Ridge Av or 53rd Street, that was never happening... In any event, they aren't finished yet because the screens still need to be installed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHacksJustKhaks Posted August 26, 2018 Share #458 Posted August 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Cabanamaner said: As of today, the construction walls at 110th Street were taken down and the result are... barely anything. The station opens next month and looks identical to how it did before it closed, with the same tiles, artwork, etc. The only thing different seems to be the new floor and platform edge strip, which could've been installed while the station remained open. I understand that part of the ESI work is structural and not all cosmetic, but they could've at least been a little more imaginative. Whenever the takes station design in a new direction, it's bound to cost a ton. It honestly doesn't matter for most riders however since the stations function to carry people in and out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted August 26, 2018 Share #459 Posted August 26, 2018 This is good. I wanted the IND tiles to be saved. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted August 26, 2018 Share #460 Posted August 26, 2018 4 hours ago, Cabanamaner said: As of today, the construction walls at 110th Street were taken down and the result are... barely anything. The station opens next month and looks identical to how it did before it closed, with the same tiles, artwork, etc. The only thing different seems to be the new floor and platform edge strip, which could've been installed while the station remained open. I understand that part of the ESI work is structural and not all cosmetic, but they could've at least been a little more imaginative. Actually the Northbound side walls were taken down as of last Sunday. Same thing with 72nd Street on the Uptown Side. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon2305 Posted August 26, 2018 Share #461 Posted August 26, 2018 's purpose with the ESI program is to "enhanced" the visual amenities and customer flow of the subway station's but by the same token maintaining the respect and consistency of the original layout and design of a station. Design wise the station should keep it's originality, no need for some drastic changes to the walls. Still think elevators are needed for those with disabilities but it is what it is. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted August 26, 2018 Share #462 Posted August 26, 2018 Ding ding ding. Even at the 4th Avenue ESI-rehabbed stations, the "original" ('70s) tiling is still in place for the most part. The idea behind the renovations is to open them up and make them feel less dark and claustrophobic. Besides, if they replaced perfectly good tiles, I'm sure the complaints would revolve wasteful expenses. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m7zanr160s Posted August 27, 2018 Share #463 Posted August 27, 2018 Yeah, those tiles are like new, no need to replace them. I'm pretty sure we'll notice the difference when they open back up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted August 27, 2018 Share #464 Posted August 27, 2018 For those wondering, there was in fact actually changes to the tiles at 110th Street. Its now more of a rectangular style rather than the whole squares style like it previously had and it looks like they're adding some artwork or the Zoosk on the platform. And it also looks like they reverted some of the styles back before it went through its first renovation back in pre 1998. Video was recorded on 8/22/2018. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B Posted August 27, 2018 Share #465 Posted August 27, 2018 So it's like the Concourse line stations, then. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted August 29, 2018 Share #466 Posted August 29, 2018 Southbound service at 110th Street is now scheduled to reopen at noon on Labor while the northbound side will reopen 5 AM Tuesday according to the latest news release. Was kinda not surprised given the fact that they started tearing down the walls a couple weeks ago. http://www.mta.info/press-release/nyc-transit/structural-repairs-functional-enhancements-cathedral-pkwy-110-st-subway 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 via Mosholu Posted August 29, 2018 Share #467 Posted August 29, 2018 12 hours ago, Daniel The Cool said: Southbound service at 110th Street is now scheduled to reopen at noon on Labor while the northbound side will reopen 5 AM Tuesday according to the latest news release. Was kinda not surprised given the fact that they started tearing down the walls a couple weeks ago. http://www.mta.info/press-release/nyc-transit/structural-repairs-functional-enhancements-cathedral-pkwy-110-st-subway Why is there the need to reopen 110th Street - Cathedral Parkway on two different days and times when 30th-Grand Avenues and 36th-Washington Avenues reopened on the same day at the same time? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted August 29, 2018 Share #468 Posted August 29, 2018 1 hour ago, 4 via Mosholu said: Why is there the need to reopen 110th Street - Cathedral Parkway on two different days and times when 30th-Grand Avenues and 36th-Washington Avenues reopened on the same day at the same time? Presumably, the northbound side isn't quite ready. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted August 30, 2018 Share #469 Posted August 30, 2018 7 hours ago, Union Tpke said: Presumably, the northbound side isn't quite ready. No the actual reason is that there's a G.O having all northbound service express on CPW that weekend until 5 AM that Tuesday so opening the southbound side first does sound right in this case. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious2train Posted September 10, 2018 Share #470 Posted September 10, 2018 http://www.mta.info/press-release/nyc-transit/weekend-subway-service-advisory-september-7-10 Anybody notice that the term "ESI" is still used in the press releases for each weekend's service changes? Maybe the agency figures nobody reads these press releases so it's okay? 😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabanamaner Posted September 10, 2018 Share #471 Posted September 10, 2018 11 hours ago, Mysterious2train said: http://www.mta.info/press-release/nyc-transit/weekend-subway-service-advisory-september-7-10 Anybody notice that the term "ESI" is still used in the press releases for each weekend's service changes? Maybe the agency figures nobody reads these press releases so it's okay? 😜 Maybe because some of the work is ESI related? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabanamaner Posted September 12, 2018 Share #472 Posted September 12, 2018 I'm really not a fan of those half-height turnstile walls or whatever they're called that are in place at the ESI stations. I've seen people simply reach over the wall, push the emergency door bar on the other side, and walk through effortlessly. It's almost like the MTA made it easier to beat the fare. I'm sure they could be come up with a stylish design that, you know, doesn't rob them of money? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious2train Posted September 13, 2018 Share #473 Posted September 13, 2018 On 9/10/2018 at 9:39 AM, Cabanamaner said: Maybe because some of the work is ESI related? I meant that ever since the ESI was put on hold, the agency stopped using that term in press releases announcing talking specifically about the rehabs (for example: http://www.mta.info/press-release/nyc-transit/broadway-39-av-nw-stations-undergo-extensive-repairs-renovations) For the regular press releases for weekend service changes that go out each week, the term "ESI" still gets used. But why would we expect consistency from the MTA. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m7zanr160s Posted September 13, 2018 Share #474 Posted September 13, 2018 7 hours ago, Cabanamaner said: I'm really not a fan of those half-height turnstile walls or whatever they're called that are in place at the ESI stations. I've seen people simply reach over the wall, push the emergency door bar on the other side, and walk through effortlessly. It's almost like the MTA made it easier to beat the fare. I'm sure they could be come up with a stylish design that, you know, doesn't rob them of money? Fare-beaters are going to fare-beat no matter what measure we take. Might as well have an aesthetically pleasing station for everyone else. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted September 13, 2018 Share #475 Posted September 13, 2018 14 hours ago, Mysterious2train said: I meant that ever since the ESI was put on hold, the agency stopped using that term in press releases announcing talking specifically about the rehabs (for example: http://www.mta.info/press-release/nyc-transit/broadway-39-av-nw-stations-undergo-extensive-repairs-renovations) For the regular press releases for weekend service changes that go out each week, the term "ESI" still gets used. But why would we expect consistency from the MTA. They're probably cut and pasted from previous press releases when the rehabs were still part of the ESI program. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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