Penn Station Access Fall Direct Metro-North Service to Manhattan’S West Side 2019

Penn Station Access Fall Direct Metro-North Service to Manhattan’S West Side 2019

Penn Station Access Fall Direct Metro-North Service to Manhattan’s West Side 2019 Faster Commutes. and cutting commutes by up to 45 minutes. By Economic Growth. improving reliability for our daily riders and expanding transit options, we are delivering a world-class regional Regional Transformation. transportation system. Direct Metro-North service from Connecticut, The project will use Amtrak’s existing Hell Gate Westchester, and the Bronx to Penn Station Line to access Penn Station and in addition to new and Manhattan’s thriving west side will now be a stations, includes 4 bridge rehabilitations, 6 miles of reality. With 4 new passenger rail stations in new track, 3 new and 1 reconstructed interlocking, the East Bronx and significant improvements to and the modernization of power and communication railroad infrastructure, Penn Station Access will infrastructure. spur the local economy and attract regional talent by introducing reverse commuting opportunities See the Metro-North service map below. Improvements to Amtrak’s existing Hell Gate Line will facilitate Metro-North service Expanding Intra-Bronx, New York City, and northeast region connections pennstationaccess.info [email protected] What are the Project Benefits? A 21st century transportation solution is on the horizon for commuters in the New York metropolitan area, bringing countless benefits to the region and local communities. Decreased Travel Times Optimizing Existing Infrastructure Gets you to your destination faster, significantly Delivers cost-effective transit solutions by reducing travel times between Penn Station, leveraging Amtrak’s existing Hell Gate Line the East Bronx, Westchester, and southern to minimize costs and construction impacts Connecticut Reverse Commuting Opportunities Economic Vitality Attracts new talent and broadens the job Supports a prosperous future by improving market by providing a reliable transit option to access to local institutional campuses and the East Bronx and the suburbs in Westchester businesses and expanding the labor pool for and Connecticut employers Regional Transportation Connectivity Sustainability Expands your travel opportunities seamlessly Encourages drivers to switch to train travel, connecting you to other rail providers near Penn reducing emissions and improving air quality Station, including Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT, LIRR, and PATH Bridging Communities Enhanced Network Reliability Connects you to other Bronx neighborhoods, Connects Metro-North to both Grand Central making educational campuses, medical Terminal and Penn Station, providing service institutions, shopping centers, and parks flexibility and improving recovery times easier to reach Too many residents of the Bronx have been without reliable transit, which is why I proposed these new stations. With a “reconstructed Moynihan Station currently underway, these four stations not only will connect the east Bronx to Manhattan’s West Side, but also build upon our ongoing efforts to fully transform our state’s transportation infrastructure. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo ” Learn More Whether you are a contractor, neighbor, community pennstationaccess.info organization, commuter, or simply interested in learning more about the project, contact us at: [email protected].

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