Accessibility Upgrades Provide Safer and More Reliable Elevator Service
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the opening of three elevators at the Queens Plaza 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 repair and fewer disruptions needed later.
“We’re proud to complete another on-budget project to deliver more modern, reliable elevator service at Queens Plaza,” said MTA Construction and Development President Jamie Torres-Springer. “We’re moving at an unprecedented pace toward our goal of making public transit accessible for all New Yorkers.”
“Nearly 10,000 riders use the Queens Plaza station on an average weekday, and modernized elevators provide them with reliable access to our entire system,” said MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo. “By scheduling replacement outages, we can keep customers informed and avoid unplanned inconveniences.”
The project was made possible by support from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). 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 new elevator head houses 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, 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.