"Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas highlighted the urgent need for accessibility upgrades at four 7 train stations in Queens, emphasizing that decades after the ADA was enacted, many stations remain inaccessible to those with mobility challenges."
"Gonzalez-Rojas specifically called for the MTA to prioritize the installation of elevators at the 82 St-Jackson Heights station due to its proximity to Elmhurst Hospital, underscoring the importance of accessibility for both disabled riders and seniors."
"Currently, only six of the 18 stops on the 7 train in Queens are wheelchair accessible, and the MTA has committed to upgrading 60 stations, but only 30 have been outlined so far, indicating a significant gap in accessibility."
Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas called for the MTA to prioritize installing elevators at four 7 train stations in Queens. The stations named are 82 St-Jackson Heights, 90 St-Elmhurst Av, 103 St-Corona Plaza, and 111 St. Only one of these stations is currently on the MTA's upgrade list. Currently, only six of the 18 7 train stops in Queens are wheelchair accessible. Gonzalez-Rojas emphasized the importance of these upgrades for working families and the need for better access for disabled individuals and seniors.
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