Accessibility Upgrades Provide Safer and More Reliable Elevator Service
See Photos of the Elevators
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the opening of two modernized elevators at the 66 St-Lincoln Center 1 subway station as part of larger accessibility upgrades. Regular replacements are crucial to keep the system running effectively and efficiently resulting in less repair and fewer disruptions needed later.
“66 St-Lincoln Center connects 1 train riders to some of the greatest cultural venues in the city. We’re proud to furnish an iconic station with modern, reliable accessibility infrastructure,” said MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer. “These new elevators will give the Upper West Side a station they can be proud of.”
"This elevator modernization project will ensure all our customers can access the world-famous institutions nearby for decades to come," said MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo. “Proactively removing elevators from service for replacement helps avoid unplanned outages and keeps riders moving.”
The project was made possible with funds from the Federal Transit Administration and work involved included:
- Full replacement of elevator cab and associated equipment within the cab, shaft, and pit, along with two new elevator head houses at street level.
- 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.
- Replacement and modernization of all elevator machine room, electrical and mechanical equipment for better and more reliable service.
- 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.