Floral Park North End Civic Association December 20, 2018 Project Overview Modernizing Long Island
East Side Double LIRR Access Track Expansion
Jamaica Station
After 70 years of stagnation, a series of transformative LIRR capital projects are moving forward.
3 LIRR Modernization Program
▪ Multi-billion-dollar investment in the LIRR throughout all of Long Island to strengthen the region’s rail infrastructure and promote economic growth ▪ Projects include large system expansions to smaller infrastructure efforts such as substation replacements ▪ Robust partnerships between MTA, state and local officials, and Long Island communities have made this modernization possible
S. Tyson Ave.
9.8 Plainfield Ave. -
mile Main Line Segment from Floral Park to Hicksville to from Floral Park SegmentLinemile Main Covert Ave. Park Station New Hyde S. 12th St. LIRR Expansion Project Components New Hyde Park Rd. Tanners Pond Rd./ Denton Ave. Merillon Avenue Station
Nassau Blvd. Mineola Station
Main St. Willis Ave.
Glen Cove Rd. Meadowbrook Pkwy Carle Place Carle
Station Cherry Lane Westbury Station
School St.
Urban Ave. Hicksville Station 5 LIRR Expansion Project by the Numbers
▪ Grade Crossing Closures 7 ▪ Bridge Replacements/Modifications 7 ▪ Station Improvements 6 ▪ ADA Elevators 13 ▪ Substation Replacements/Modifications 8 ▪ Interlocking Reconstructions 2 ▪ Retaining/Sound Walls 7.5 miles ▪ Pedestrian Overpasses 6 ▪ Track 9.8 miles
6 Project Benefits
A BETTER COMMUTE NOISE REDUCTION
SAFER, QUIETER LESS CONGESTION, CROSSINGS CLEANER AIR
STATION IMPROVEMENTS BETTER JOBS, & INCREASED PARKING STRONGER ECONOMY
7 Design-Build Team
8 Project History
January 2016 Governor Cuomo announces the LIRR Expansion Project
Scoping, Draft and Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and 2016 - 2017 numerous meetings for communities provide input on project plans
Design-build contract with 3rd Track Constructors (3TC) December 2017 was approved by MTA Board
A Limited Notice to Proceed was issued for 3TC to officially commence January 2018 Pre-Construction and Early Start Work
September 2018 Project groundbreaking
A Notice to Proceed was issued for 3TC to officially commence substantial October 2018 construction work 9 Project Elements 11 LIRR Expansion Project Components Village of Floral Park ▪ Floral Park Station ADA Enhancements ▪ South Tyson Ave. Bridge Modification ▪ Plainfield Ave. Bridge Replacement ▪ Trackwork ▪ Signals ▪ Traction Power ▪ Retaining and Sound Attenuation Walls ▪ Utilities Relocation ▪ Drainage Improvements
12 Upcoming Construction Construction of 10 major project elements will soon commence:
Project Location Early Activities Construction Start Cherry Lane Bridge Replacement Carle Place Summer 2018 Fall 2018
Mineola Harrison Parking Structure Mineola Summer 2018 Fall 2018
Carle Place Station Renovation Carle Place Summer 2018 Fall 2018
South Tyson Avenue Bridge Modification Floral Park Summer 2018 Fall 2018
Covert Avenue Grade Crossing Elimination New Hyde Park Summer 2018 Winter 2019
Urban Avenue Grade Crossing Elimination New Cassel Summer 2018 Winter 2019
Merillon Avenue Station Renovation Garden City Spring 2019 Spring 2019
Floral Park Station Elevators Floral Park Spring 2019 Spring 2019
Nassau Boulevard Bridge Replacement Garden City Winter 2019 Spring 2019
Plainfield Avenue Bridge Replacement Floral Park Summer 2019 Fall 2019 13 South Tyson Avenue Bridge Modification
▪ Construction began Fall 2018 ▪ To be modified to include a new two-track bay bridge ▪ To be raised to 14 feet
14 Plainfield Avenue Bridge Replacement
▪ Construction anticipated to begin Fall 2019 ▪ To be modified to include a new single-track span to accommodate a third track ▪ To be elevated to 14 feet
15 Grade Crossing Construction
▪ [PLACEHOLDER FOR TREVOR ANIMATION] Floral Park Station Elevators
▪ Construction anticipated to begin Spring 2019 ▪ Project element developed in consultation with the community ▪ ADA-compliant elevators will be installed at the station
17 Early Retaining Wall
▪ Construction anticipated to begin Spring 2019 ▪ Located between approximately Plainfield Avenue and South 2nd Street on south side of ROW.
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Covert Avenue Grade Crossing Elimination
▪ Construction anticipated to begin Winter 2019 ▪ First of the seven crossings to be eliminated ▪ Covert Avenue will be rerouted under the LIRR’s tracks in a new two-lane underpass with a pedestrian sidewalk on the east side 20
Draft Detour Route: Covert Avenue Crossing - Northbound
22 Commitments Commitments to Businesses
▪ Limit and mitigate business effects during construction, including protecting access to businesses ▪ Project website, Project newsletters, and other outreach collateral materials will include construction impact information specific to businesses and promotion of local businesses
24 Commitments to Businesses
▪ Provide signage regarding access and parking changes, and address reduced visibility of businesses through "Open for Business" signage ▪ Develop and implement a Work Zone Traffic Control Plan (WZTC) to ensure that access to existing business districts and individual businesses will be maintained throughout the construction period
25 Community Scorecard
▪ Allows project-adjacent communities to provide feedback on 3TC’s performance during construction ▪ 3TC will be evaluated on how well they have maintained access to local businesses ▪ 4Q2018 Community Survey being finalized for distribution
26 Community Coordination Stakeholder Engagement to Date
The Project Team has undertaken an unprecedented level of community outreach. To date, hundreds of meetings have been held with elected officials, community leaders, homeowners, businesses, LIRR customers and other stakeholders. This input is being used to improve designs and minimize construction impacts.
28 Recent Coordination
▪ Monthly AHJ Coordination Meetings ▪ Local Schools ▪ First Battalion Chiefs ▪ Covert Avenue Chamber of Commerce ▪ Floral Park Recreation Center
29 Contact Us 3TC’s Community Outreach Leadership
Travis Brennan William Miller 3TC Director of Community Outreach 3TC Project Outreach Manager
Floral Park Community Ambassadors
Judy White Camille Koorey Floral Park and New Hyde Park Floral Park and New Hyde Park Contact Us
24/7 Community Hotline Email (516) 203–4955 CommunityOutreach@ LIRRExpansion.com
Website Community Information Center www.LIRRExpansion.com 114 Old Country Road www.AModernLI.com Mineola, NY 11501 By appointment only
Twitter @AModernLI 32