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#1 CNJRoss

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Posted 18 November 2016 - 10:45 PM

NYCT news release:

 

Governor Cuomo Announces Major Progress in MTA Subway Station Enhancement Initiative
 
Contract to Be Awarded This Month for Work on First Three Stations: Brooklyn’s Prospect Avenue, 53rd Street and Bay Ridge Avenue Stations on the R Line; MTA to Issue Request for Proposals This Week for Four Reimagined Stations in Queens
 

 

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced two major milestones in the initiative to create new and improved subway stations throughout the New York metropolitan area as a part of his plan to reimagine the MTA for the 21st century. The MTA will award a contract this month for the first three stations, all located on the r.png line in Brooklyn, and the Authority will issue a Request for Proposals this week for the second group of stations.

 

"New, modern subway stations across the system are an essential part of our efforts to rebuild and reimagine the MTA for the 21st Century," Governor Cuomo said. "These milestones demonstrate remarkable progress in the redesign and renovation process that will revamp these stations for current and future generations of New Yorkers.”

 

Contract Award for First Three Station Enhancements: This month the MTA will award a contract for the first three stations in the initiative: Prospect Avenue, 53rd Street Station and Bay Ridge Avenue, which are on the r.png line in Brooklyn. The station enhancements include:

  • Enhanced lighting throughout the stations;
  • Improved signage for easier navigation, including digital, real-time updates on on-time performance at subway entrances, before customers even enter the station;
  • Inclusion of amenities, such as countdown clocks, improved cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi and new art, as well as security cameras;
  • Renovations will also consider the architectural legacy of each station, and remain sensitive to historical elements as the stations undergo redesign.

Design and pre-construction surveys of existing conditions will be conducted to support the modernization of the three stations. These are the first of the stations that will be renovated using a single-contractor, design-build method to cut time and save money. The MTA board approved the $72.1 million contract at the Authority’s November meeting, awarding the work to Citnalta-Forte Joint Venture.

 

At the start of the projects, minor construction activities will be performed while the stations remain operational. However, in order to fast track the renovations, the stations will be temporarily closed, enabling the contractor to get in, get the work done, and get out in the shortest possible time frame. Contractors are incentivized to keep closures as short as possible. All major construction will be completed during the closures, with targeted closures of approximately 6 months at the Bay Ridge Avenue and 53rd Street stations, and Prospect Avenue station.

 

Work at all three stations is slated for completion within 12 months of the date of award.

 

The contract also includes concrete and steel repairs, new platform edges, waterproofing, upgraded electrical and communications systems, track wall and platform wall repairs, new stair finishes, and glass barriers in station mezzanines.

 

Request For Proposals for Second Group of Stations To Undergo Upgrades

 

This week MTA will issue a Request for Proposals for the second package of stations, located on the Astoria Line (n.pngw.png) in Queens, including Broadway, 30th Avenue, 36th Avenue, and 39th Avenue stations. As part of the process, the MTA will evaluate proposals considering full and partial station closures in order to ensure that renovations are completed as quickly as possible.

 

Among the top criteria for awarding the Request for Proposals will be how quickly the contractor can complete the entire renovation process, and their ability to shorten the amount of time that each station is closed. In addition, incentives will be offered to encourage early completion.

 

Thomas Prendergast, MTA Chairman and CEO, said, "Issuing the RFP for these four stations directly reflects the Governor’s mandate for us to continue to build momentum for the program. We are determined to return new and improved stations that enhance the customer experience – and this is another step in that exciting process."

 

Initial Announcement of Station Design Plan

 

Governor Cuomo unveiled the ambitious design plan for stations during a July event at the Transit Museum in Brooklyn, and the MTA issued a Request for Proposal for the first three stations in the program: Prospect Avenue Station, 53rd Street Station, and Bay Ridge Avenue Station. At the completion of the project, the station enhancements will be distributed across the five boroughs. Renderings of the station enhancements are available here.

 

Design Build Contracts

 

At the direction of the Governor, the MTA is using design-build contracts for all of the stations. Design-build contracts place construction in the hands of private construction firms with the expertise to assure successful construction that is completed within the shortest possible time frame. The contractor assumes the risk for cost overruns and maintaining time schedules. The single team is responsible for both the design and construction of an entire project in order to ensure that coordination is seamless.

 

Design Consultants

 

In developing the standards for the reimagined stations the MTA worked with distinguished and world-renowned design consultants who possess extensive experience creating transit facilities. The lead designers, Grimshaw Architects, and Arup, program managers – both with offices in London and New York – spearheaded the stations’ initiative.

 



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Posted 23 March 2017 - 01:37 PM

NYCT news release, 3/22/17:

 
Work to Start on First Three Stations in $72 Million Station Modernization Project
 
Three Brooklyn R Stations Are First of More Than 30 Across System to Be Redesigned, Extensively Renovated With 21st Century Amenities
 

 

 

Work is beginning this month on the first group of stations that are part of the ongoing Enhanced Station Initiative (ESI) to create new and dramatically improved subway stations throughout New York.

 

The r.png line stations, along 4th Avenue in Brooklyn, will close in both directions for renovations using a single-contractor design-build method to cut construction time and save money. The awarding of the $72.1 million contract to Citnalta-Forte Joint Venture in late 2016 started the clock on the extensive renovations planned for the Prospect Av, Bay Ridge Av and 53 St r.png stations.

 

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed the MTA to use design-build procurement for these renovations, the first time that NYC Transit is using this method for delivering construction projects. Previously NYC Transit made station component repairs using a piecemeal method that allowed limited service at affected stations but stretched the construction timeline, often to several years. The process and success of using these new innovative construction methods will inform future projects planned for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad.

 

“These first three stations to be renovated represent the start of a new age for our subway system. By using the design-build method, we are putting the onus on one contractor to get the work done seamlessly and on time,” said MTA Interim Executive Director Ronnie Hakim. “The emphasis is on giving them complete access to the stations and the ability to get in, get done and get out as quickly as possible. We specifically sought out companies that have worldwide experience with building infrastructure and transportation projects, and we expect them to put the best industry practices to use here.”

 

For the station modernization project, the MTA worked with consultants Grimshaw Architects to study and revise existing design guidelines for stations and facilities, with a focus on identifying ways to improve their appearance, usage, wayfinding and the flow of foot traffic. These revised guidelines will change the way that subway stations look and feel going forward and establish the new look of subway stations, influencing station design long after this major renovation project is complete.

 

Stations will be closed for construction for six months each.

 

The 53 St Station will close for service in both directions on March 27; the Bay Ridge Av station is scheduled to close on April 29 for six months; and the Prospect Av station is scheduled to close on June 5 for six months. During the closures, customers for all three affected stations are encouraged to use nearby subway stations, the B37 bus route or the B63 route, which run on Third and Fifth avenues run parallel to the r.png line in the area.

 

These three stations on the r.png line opened in 1915 as part of the Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit Corporation and will require major demolition work before extensive renovations can begin. In advance of station closures, customers may see necessary preparation work on the street level near stations or at station exits. The renovations for all three stations include infrastructure work such as concrete and steel repairs; new platform edges; waterproofing; upgraded electrical and communications systems; track wall and platform wall repairs; new granite flooring; new stair finishes; glass barriers in station mezzanines; new LED lighting; and improved station signage.

 

Station entrances:
All entrances will be refurbished and receive new handrails, stair treads, wall tiles, totems and digital screens providing real-time service information at the street level before customers enter the station. Canopies will be installed at select key entrances.

 

Turnstile areas:
Walls and ceilings will be repaired, and new granite flooring, informational dashboards and glass barriers will be installed.

 

Mezzanines and platforms: LED light fixtures for brighter, more secure areas will be installed, along with security cameras and Help Points. Digital screens for real-time arrival information, updated service information and advertising will be installed. Customer amenities include new station art; electronics charging stations built into station furnishings; new platform edges, and new benches and leaning bars.

 

Once all stations are renovated, they will have Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity, intuitive wayfinding, and top-to-bottom renovations of every station component that customers see or use on their daily commutes. Closures of each station are limited to six months at a time, and renovations for all stations in the project are expected to be complete by 2020.

 

The station modernization project is part of the Governor’s robust package of enhancements and capital investments to improve the reliability, capacity and reputation of the subway system. The MTA has continued to move forward with the renovation project and expects to soon issue an RFP for the second group of stations that include the Broadway, 30 Av, 36 Av, and 39 Av stations on the Astoria-Ditmars Blvd line in Queens.

 

High-resolution renderings of the station renovations are available here.

 

 



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Posted 27 March 2017 - 11:54 AM

WABC-TV, ABC-7 in New York, NY, 3/27/17:

 


 

Work begins on R line renovations that will close 3 stations in Brooklyn

 

Thousands of Brooklyn commuters will have to change their route as work begins on the first of three R train stations, part of a $72 million project.

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Posted 08 September 2017 - 07:39 PM

Enhanced Station Initiative: 53 St Station Grand Opening

 

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The first of thirty-three ESI station renovations opened on September 8, 2017 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

 



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Posted 14 October 2017 - 06:32 PM

NYCT news release 10/13/17:

 
MTA Announces Enhanced Bay Ridge Ave R Subway Station Opens and Additional Bay Ridge Stations to be Made ADA-Accessible
 
MTA Capital Plan Amendment adds $40M for Bay Ridge Subway Station ADA-Accessibility Projects at 77 St and 95 St
 

 

MTA New York City Transit today opened the enhanced Bay Ridge Ave r.png in Brooklyn, and further announced that the MTA’s Capital Plan now includes $40 million for ADA-accessibility projects at the 77 St and Bay Ridge-95 St stations on the r.png line. The Capital Plan, which was amended this summer, now includes funding for four accessibility projects in Bay Ridge at 59th Street, 77th Street, 86th Street and Bay Ridge-95th Street.

 

The enhanced Bay Ridge station opening today features countdown clocks at each of its three entrances, enhanced LED lighting, WiFi connectivity, new digital displays throughout the station, USB ports, and an upgraded security system in the 102-year-old station. In the fare control area, glass barriers have replaced metal bars, enhancing sightlines and allowing more light to enter the station. One of the station’s entrances features a new canopy. Other upgrades include wayfinding floor tiles for the visually-impaired, new handrails, stair treads, wall tiles, and granite flooring. Pictures of the new Bay Ridge r.png station can be found here, and pictures of the old Bay Ridge r.png station can be seen here.

 

Completed in less than six months, the Bay Ridge station opening comes just a month after the re-opening of the 53 St station on the r.png line, making it the second of 33 stations to undergo extensive, accelerated renovations to create new and improved design standards for subway stations and undertake extensive renovations across the city. The Bay Ridge station was first opened on September 13, 1915.

 

As part of the MTA's recent Capital Plan amendment passed this summer, the Authority will now make the 77 St r.png and Bay Ridge-95 St r.png stations ADA-accessible. The Capital Plan amendment includes $40 million in new funding for these projects. The Capital Plan also includes funding to make the 86 St r.png and 59 St stations ADA-accessible. In all, the 2015-2019 Capital Plan includes over $125 million for accessibility on the r.png line. The first contract for these accessibility projects will be awarded later this year by the MTA.

 

“This station opening is a huge benefit for Bay Ridge, delivering 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,” said MTA Chairman Joseph J. Lhota. “We are also proud to announce that our newly amended Capital Plan now includes new funding for four fully accessible, ADA-compliant stations in Bay Ridge - which will deliver a level of accessibility to this neighborhood that has never existed before."

 

The Enhanced Station Initiative (ESI) program builds upon a larger campaign aimed at improving the New York City Transit system. The MTA is undertaking component and renewal work at more than 170 other stations. This station was completed under a design-build contract which designates a single team to be responsible for the design and construction of an entire project. Design-build ensures seamless coordination between all contractors on a project so that work is completed in the shortest possible time frame. The MTA is utilizing design-build for all 33 stations that are a part of this initiative.

 

The station also includes new mosaic artwork, commissioned by MTA Arts & Design. Artist Katy Fischer has created abstract shapes that convey an expansive sense of time. Strata references local history using imagined artifacts inspired by objects that could have been unearthed during the Bay Ridge Avenue’s station’s excavation in the early 20th century. The hand-glazed ceramic forms evoke items such as bone fish hooks used by the Lenape, Delft pottery shards of early Dutch settlers, and Colonial era tools and shoe buckles. Tiffany vases and railroad spikes mark the transition from farmland to residential community with the arrival of the subway. To aid in wayfinding, the contrasting background colors refer to the cyclical rhythms of the daily commute.

 

Senator Marty Golden, Senate Representative on the MTA Capital Program Review Board: “The Enhanced Station Initiative is proving to be an effective strategy to improve subway stations and modernize our transit system. I am confident that commuters will greatly benefit from the enhanced lighting, countdown clocks, improved signage, Wi-Fi connectivity and security cameras. Additionally, after many discussions with the MTA I am proud to announce that their new capital plan includes funding for ADA compliance of local subway stations. When work is completed, it will be easier and safer for commuters with disabilities to utilize the 53rd, 77th, 86th and 95th Street Stations. Our community deserves a transit system that is reliable, safe and accessible for all New Yorkers. I want to thank MTA chairman Joe Lhota and his team for responding to the concerns of our community and taking action to improve and modify our transit system.”

 

Borough President Eric Adams: "I'm pleased to see the Bay Ridge Avenue R station reopen for the straphangers of Bay Ridge. Greater investment in our mass transit infrastructure is critically needed across our borough to advance the safety and reliability of service, and this design enhancement campaign is a step toward that larger imperative. Moreover, it is particularly appreciated that today’s announcement also comes with much-needed and long-overdue capital investment for accessibility projects at the 59th Street, 77th Street, 86th Street, and Bay Ridge - 95th Street stations along the R line. Improving transit access for seniors and people with disabilities across our borough has been a top priority of my administration, making this welcome news for me and for riders across southwest Brooklyn.”

 

Congressman Daniel M. Donovan, Jr.: "Today’s grand opening is great news for South Brooklyn commuters. The MTA did great work on this station redesign to improve the commuting experience, and I thank my friend, MTA Chairman Joe Lhota, for his leadership. In addition to the Bay Ridge station upgrades, the MTA is also improving accessibility for other South Brooklyn subway stops, ensuring all of our friends and neighbors can use mass transit.” Assistant Speaker Felix W. Ortiz: "Today's station reopening at Bay Ridge Avenue marks another step in the redevelopment of our mass transit system, I am also very happy to report that the MTA approved an investment in their MTA capital budget for ADA Accessibility in the following stations along the R Line Stops, 59th, 77th, 86th, and 95th Street. We still have a long way to go to improve our subways, and I look forward to working with MTA Chairman Joe Lhota on those improvements.”

 

Council Member Vincent J. Gentile: "Today, after six months of work by the MTA, we can announce the re-opening of the newly renovated Bay Ridge Avenue subway station. And, while we celebrate the redesign and new amenities, we remain committed to working with the MTA to fix ongoing issues"

 

Assemblymember Pamela Harris: “The Bay Ridge Avenue station is a critical connection point that connects residents to the rest of the city. The renovations to this station were overdue and will ensure the people of Bay Ridge have a safe and comfortable transportation option. I applaud everyone involved with this project, including MTA Chair Joe Lhota for delivering for the people of Bay Ridge."

 

 

 



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