Spend $ 51,5 billion: New York announced the largest in the history of the repair of the transport system of the city
'17.09.2019'
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The New York City Profile Office has published an official plan to upgrade the city’s transportation system. The 51,5 billion-dollar repair is the largest in the agency’s history. Writes about this Pix 11.
In particular, 40 billion dollars will go to new projects for the New York Transportation Authority. They will include 1900 new metro cars, 2400 new buses and new traffic lights on six metro lines. 70 stations will install equipment that will make them accessible to people with special needs.
“The goal is to ensure that no customer is more than two stations away from the one equipped for the disabled,” they say.
In addition, more than 10 billion dollars will be allocated for railway projects and stations on Long Island Rail Road and MetroNorth.
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About 3 will spend billions of dollars to improve bridges and tunnels.
The New York City Transportation Authority Council will finally approve this proposal by the end of this month, so the public has the opportunity to comment on it. The state and the city will discuss the financing of the plan with federal partners.
“The proposed 2020 – 2024 investment program is the most ambitious plan in the history of the agency. Thanks to new tools, such as Design-Build and ongoing reorganization, we will be able to satisfy our customers, ”said Pat Foy, Chairman of the Board and CEO of the City Transport Authority.
The New York City Transportation Authority Standing Advisory Committee looks forward to investing.
“We are worried that the board will have only one week before the vote to consider a plan totaling 51 billion to send it to the Investment Program Review Board,” said Lisa Daghlian, Executive Director of the Permanent Civil Advisory Committee.
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New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a statement on the capital repair plan:
“Last week, I set out my priorities for the capital plan, including improving signaling technologies, increasing accessibility for people with disabilities, resolving quality of life issues, and modernizing bus services. I will review the details of the plan to make sure it meets these priorities. Senate Leader, Assembly Speaker, and New York Mayor must approve a plan to move forward. We have a historic opportunity to draw lessons, build on the progress made as part of the metro's action plan, and make important improvements so that passengers get the 21st century transit system they deserve. ”
