Two Elevators Open at 74-Broadway 7/Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av EFMR Station and Three Elevators at Fordham Rd 4 Station
Accessibility Upgrades Provide Safer and More Reliable Elevator Service
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the opening of two modernized elevators serving the 74-Broadway /Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av station complex and three elevators serving the Fordham Rd station as part of larger accessibility and safety upgrades. Regular replacements are crucial to keep the system running effectively and efficiently resulting in less repair and fewer disruptions needed later.
The modernized elevators at 74-Broadway/Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av provide access from the street level to the lower mezzanine on the lines, the line upper mezzanine and Flushing-bound line platform. The station complex, which serves more than 38,000 weekday riders, provides connections to multiple bus routes including the Q70 to LaGuardia Airport. With modernized elevators now serving the , the MTA is now replacing the two elevators serving the EFMR, ensuring continued access to the station during the construction process.
The elevators at Fordham Rd provide access from the street level to the mezzanine, the mezzanine to the Woodlawn-bound platform, and the mezzanine to the Manhattan-bound platform. The station serves approximately 6,500 riders every weekday.
“Thousands of customers a day are in for a smoother, more reliable ride,” said MTA Construction and Development President Jamie Torres-Springer. “We’re excited for riders in Queens and the Bronx to have these elevators back in service, and we’re committed to modernizing infrastructure like this throughout the system.”
The elevator manufacturer and installer is Mid-American Elevator Co. Work involved in the elevator replacement included:
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Full replacement of elevator cab and associated equipment within the cab, shaft, and pit, along with two renovated elevator enclosure structures.
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Modifications to the shaft and pit needed to accommodate new equipment. Equipment updates ensure the elevator ride is smoother and the elevator is more reliable in the future.
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Replacement and modernization of all elevator machine room, electrical and mechanical equipment for better and more reliable service.
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Upgrades to the remote monitoring equipment, intercom system and cameras to enhance security and allow crews to respond more quickly and precisely if an elevator goes out of service.
The MTA currently has elevator replacement projects in progress in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. Details can be found here.