The Bay Ridge-95 St R subway station in Brooklyn has completed the installation of two new elevators, providing full ADA accessibility for the first time. The upgrades include enhanced staircases, platforms, and new communication and electrical systems. This station serves approximately 3,000 daily commuters and is the third to become accessible in the current year. The project successfully avoided four weekend station shutdowns and resulted in savings of nearly $900,000. MTA officials consider this an important step towards transit equity in the community.
The MTA announced the completion of two new elevators at the Bay Ridge-95th Street subway station, making it fully ADA-accessible for the first time.
New ADA boarding areas have platform edges and tactile warning strips, providing crucial accessibility features for all commuters.
Crews upgraded staircases and installed new communications and electrical systems to enhance service quality and ensure safety.
Thanks to effective project management, the project avoided four weekend shutdowns and saved an estimated $900,000.
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