Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project

Safer Crossings How to Get Involved The Main Line corridor’s seven (7) street-level railroad To learn more about the Long Island Expansion Project, crossings currently create a challenging environment please contact us using the information below. for drivers, pedestrians, and LIRR customers; cause substantial traffic delays, especially during rush hours; and generate noise from bells and train horns at all  Visit Project Website hours. The LIRR is committed to the elimination of all Visit the project website at aModernLI.com Long Island Rail Road seven crossings; constructing roads that go under the for detailed information about the tracks at some, while potentially closing others. LIRR Expansion Project. Expansion Project Less Congestion, Cleaner Air Floral Park to Hicksville  Subscribe to Project Updates Highway congestion is a major contributor to air Prefer to receive project information in your pollution. The LIRR Expansion Project will get more inbox? Go to aModernLI.com and subscribe people out of cars and onto mass transit. By improving to future project updates. A proposal to provide more the availability and reliability of rail service on the Main Line the LIRR will provide a more attractive alternative robust and reliable rail service, to driving. The result will be less congestion on the  Submit Questions and Comments Long Island Expressway (LIE) and Long Island’s other Email [email protected] or call making living and working on major thoroughfares. 516-253-5239 to provide us your Long Island easier. questions and comments. Better Jobs, Stronger Economy  Visit the Project Information Center The ability to attract skilled workers is crucial for Long Island’s economic health. Specialized industries that Mineola Station – South Platform include biotechnology and health sciences along Mineola NY 11501 with institutions of higher education and research Tuesday - Wednesday: 11 AM to 7 PM are the future for a sustainable Long Island economy. Thursday - Friday: 7 AM to 3 PM It’s imperative to support this next generation of Saturday: 10 AM to 3 PM industry growth with a transportation network that is interconnected, easily accessible, and dependable.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The LIRR Expansion Project will improve mass transit, reduce traffic congestion, protect the environment, and ensure Long Island’s economic health, now and for future generations. The project calls for the construction of a third track  Fewer Delays Less Crowding along a 9.8-mile stretch of the railroad’s heavily The two existing tracks in this part of the ExistingThe Trac newk third Crtrackossing will bringLIRR the Pr operflexibilityty Line used Main Line corridor between the Floral Park system are currently near capacity during New Trneededack for betterStatio trainn scheduling to and from and Hicksville train stations, and the elimination the busy commuting hours. A single incident Manhattan, which will help to ease crowding. of the seven grade crossings along its route. or delay can severely hamper train service Additional service at reliable intervals will give The new third track will: in both directions. Building a third track will customers – especially at the westernmost Reduce train traffic congestion and enable address the delays and congestion along stations along the line – a better chance of two-directional service during peak hours the Main Line that currently affects tens of finding a seat during the morning commute. thousands of commuters. The new third track and more intra-Island service. This will support Two-Directional Service on-going job growth and opportunities for Long will provide the redundancy required for  Islanders and those that want to work here. optimal railroad operations, allowing trains The LIRR’s Main Line carries 40 percent of to avoid track and signal problems and to the Railroad's riders using just two tracks. Reduce traffic on Long Island’s congested roads bypass disabled equipment. This creates huge challenges for customers by providing a more attractive alternative. traveling to Long Island in the morning and Substantially reduce the need for private land Faster Commutes those bound for New York City in the evening. acquisition by building the track within the  The LIRR Expansion Project is a key piece in a In addition to making LIRR more reliable, with existing right-of-way. system-wide program that, in connection with faster service and fewer delays, this project When the new third track is completed, Long Island will the East Side Access project, will increase will enable two-directional train service for have a transportation system that offers better options the railroad’s overall capacity to move more the first time during peak hours. people with reliable, direct service to the east that will help support a stronger economic future for Access to More Places the region with better, higher-paying jobs; safer, less- side of Manhattan. A one-seat ride to Grand  Additional service associated with the LIRR congested roads, and cleaner air for everyone. Central Terminal will save up to 40 minutes daily for some commuters and reduce Expansion Project will make it even easier the crowded conditions commuters have to connect with colleges and universities, endured for too long traveling in and out of hospitals, and airports. Once completed, the Penn Station. LIRR Expansion Project will make it easier to connect with greater frequency to the AirTrain Enhanced Intra-Island Service for fast, convenient service to and from JFK No matter where you want to go in the region, International Airport. the LIRR Expansion Project will help make it Long Island Rail Road easier, more efficient, and more convenient. Expansion Project The improved service will support tourism, Floral Park to Hicksville business, culture, and higher education.