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A partnership between NJ TRANSIT and the Port Authority of NY and NJ. THE Tunnel Access to the Region’s Core. 88. 1994. 124. 1999. 2004. 186*. Trains in the Peak Period. * Train service every 2.5 minutes. PSNY Demand in the Peak Period. Existing Capacity.
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A partnership between NJ TRANSIT and the Port Authority of NY and NJ THE TunnelAccess to the Region’s Core
88 1994 124 1999 2004 186* Trains in the Peak Period * Train service every 2.5 minutes
PSNY Demand in the Peak Period Existing Capacity
Supports Far West Side development. Supports Jacob Javits Convention Center expansion. Compatible with the Subway extension. Supports bid for 2012 Olympics. NJ TRANSIT Working with New York
Compatible withSubway Extension, Hudson Yards, & Javits Expansion
Phase I • New single track tunnel • Platform, Concourse and Train Staging Improvements at PSNY (including pedestrian connection to Farley P.O.) • New Track Connections in NJ for direct service to Sports Complex • Equipment & Rail Support Facilities Phase II • Second single track tunnel • Major New platform and track capacity proximate to PSNY • Additional Equipment and Support Facilities
Project Schedule: • Complete Draft EIS: mid-2005 • Complete Final EIS: mid-2006 • Begin Construction – Phase 1: late 2007 • Begin Operation – Phase 1: 2010-2012
For more information: www.accesstotheregionscore.com