Accessibility Upgrades Provide Safer and More Reliable Elevator Service
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the opening of three modernized elevators serving mezzanine to platform and street level to mezzanine, at the 125 St subway station as part of larger accessibility and safety upgrades. Regular replacements are crucial to keep the system running effectively and efficiently resulting in less repairs and fewer disruptions needed later.
“We’re building on our record-setting year by continuing to replace elevators better, faster, and cheaper, including completing this elevator two months ahead of schedule,” said MTA Construction and Development President Jamie Torres-Springer. “Harlemites will benefit from these new, more reliable elevators for a generation.”
“Elevator replacements help avoid unplanned outages and keep our riders moving,” said MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo. “We are committed to delivering enhanced access to our system, especially at critical transfer points like 125 St.”
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 new replaced elevator head house glass and canopy at street level.
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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, fire alarm system, 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.