Penn Station Access a 21St Century Transportation Solution Is on the Horizon for Commuters in the New York Regional Transportation Faster Commutes

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Project Benefits Project Highlights Penn Station Access A 21st century transportation solution is on the horizon for commuters in the New York Regional Transportation Faster Commutes. metropolitan area, bringing a multitude of Connectivity Expanded Service. benefits to the region and local communities. Regional Connections. A direct link into Penn Station will provide passengers Decreased Travel Times with seamless connections to other rail providers, including Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT, LIRR, and PATH. With numerous transportation options available, riders will be able to reach more destinations throughout the Reverse Commuting Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Opportunities

Regional Transportation Enhanced Network Connectivity Reliability

When a train encounters a disruption, service Enhanced Network throughout the system can be delayed and even Reliability halted. By providing Metro-North the flexibility to travel into both Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station, we are strengthening network reliability and Optimizing Existing improving recovery times for trains. Infrastructure

Sustainability Economic Vitality

New and reliable Metro-North service through the Bridging Communities East Bronx will decrease vehicle miles traveled, reduce traffic congestion, and improve air quality. The project aims to meet the transportation and infrastructure industry standard for sustainability Sustainability which includes engaging communities on planning, economic development, and resiliency efforts. 2020 pennstationaccess.info [email protected] Winter Faster Commutes. Expanded Service. Regional Connections.

Direct Metro-North service from the Bronx, Westchester, and Connecticut to Penn Station and Manhattan’s thriving west side will now be a reality.

CONNECTICUT Stamford Station With four new ADA-accessible passenger rail stations in the East Bronx and significant WESTCHESTER improvements to railroad infrastructure, COUNTY Penn Station Access will support economic To New Haven development and attract regional talent by HUDSON LINE increasing accessibility to underserved areas, HARLEM LINE cutting current commute times by up to 45 d oun d S minutes, and introducing reverse commuting an NEW HAVEN LINE Isl ng opportunities. By improving reliability for our Lo r e daily riders and expanding transit options, we v i R are transforming our regional transportation n New Rochelle Station o s d THE system. u H BRONX The project will use Amtrak’s existing Hell Gate Line, maximizing the potential of existing Co-Op City Station infrastructure, while minimizing impacts on the Morris Park Station surrounding community, to access Penn Station. Parkchester/Van Nest Station Co-Op City In addition to new stations, the project includes Hunts Point Station Station bridge rehabilitations, over 19 miles of new and Morris Park Station rehabilitated track work, new and reconfigured HELL GATE LINE Parkchester/Van Nest interlockings, and the modernization of signal, Station power and communication infrastructure. Grand Central Terminal Penn Station We are bolstering regional QUEENS Hunts Point connectivity and delivering Station a new transit option. MANHATTAN HELL GATE LINE