The Bay Ridge-95 Street subway station is now fully ADA accessible, featuring two new elevators that connect street level to the mezzanine and the mezzanine to the platform. This makes the station a vital connection for commuters in Bay Ridge. The project included upgraded staircases, platforms, and new communications and electrical systems, enhancing overall functionality. The upgrades benefit approximately 3,000 daily commuters and were completed without requiring weekend shutdowns, saving an estimated $900,000 in costs. Efforts aimed at transit equity are emphasized through these improvements.
The MTA announced the completion of two new elevators at the Bay Ridge-95th Street subway station, making it ADA-accessible for all commuters for the first time.
The new elevators include one that runs from street level to the mezzanine and another from the mezzanine to the platform, enhancing accessibility significantly.
The project also includes upgraded staircases, platforms, new communications, and electrical systems, contributing to a fully functional station for all.
Janno Lieber, MTA chair and CEO, stated that effective project management avoided four weekend shutdowns and saved almost a million dollars.
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