""The new MTA is all about completing projects faster, better, and cheaper - which is how we've opened 37 accessible stations in the past five years," MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said. "And thanks to our fully funded Capital Plan, we will continue using every available tool to make the subway system accessible to all New Yorkers.""
""These new elevators at Northern Boulevard are an encouraging sign of the MTA's commitment to creating a fully modern and accessible transit system that serves all New Yorkers," state Sen. Michael Gianaris said. "This newly accessible station will benefit not just those with a physical disability, but anyone who may find taking the stairs difficult, such as seniors or parents with strollers.""
""No one with a disability, a stroller, or heavy items should be struggling to get in or out of the subway," Raga said. "These new elevators and accessibility improvements are a major win for the Woodside community, and they came just in time with the opening of our four new high schools across the street," Raga said."
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority completed accessibility upgrades at Northern Boulevard M/R station in Woodside, opening two street-to-platform elevators and improving street-to-platform staircases. A new southbound fare array, accessible boarding areas, sidewalk and curb improvements, upgraded lighting, and modernized fire alarm and communications systems were installed. The station serves more than 5,300 riders daily and sits near the Queens Innovation Center and four new high schools. State officials noted the improvements will benefit people with disabilities, seniors, parents with strollers, and those carrying heavy items as part of a funded Capital Plan to expand accessibility.
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