Modernizing aging infrastructure for three of
New York City's busiest
stations
DALLAS, Sept. 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was
selected by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority
(MTA) as the program management consultant for the Long Island Rail
Road (LIRR) station improvements project. Focused on keeping
passengers safe and supporting MTA's on-time service commitments,
Jacobs will provide program management services, overseeing
construction and commercial management, design compliance and risk
identification.
The design-build contract includes updating LIRR's Babylon, Forest Hills and Hollis stations to
bring them into Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance –
increasing the population that can access and enjoy this public
amenity.
"As the busiest commuter rail system in North America, Long Island Rail Road provides
essential mobility to Long Island
and the wider New York City
metropolitan area," said Jacobs Senior Vice President Chrissy Thom. "Leveraging our integrated
approach to complex delivery on similar global programs, we'll work
with the MTA to tackle its aging infrastructure, improve access and
bring three crucial pieces of their system into ADA compliance and
a state of good repair – connecting New
York City commuters to their destinations smoothly into the
future."
LIRR serves nearly 260,000 customers daily. Improvements are
expected to include installation and rehabilitation of ADA
compliant elevators, escalators, ramps, platform and canopy
replacements as well as architectural and wayfinding upgrades that
improve functionality and provide a more comfortable customer
experience.
MTA estimates the total contract value for this project at
$227.5 million and final completion
is anticipated in 2026.
Ranked as No.1 in Program Management by
Engineering News-Record, Jacobs delivers today's most
complex, challenging and iconic infrastructure and transformation
programs. Jacobs has supported programs like New York City's Grand Central Madison project,
the Thames Tideway Tunnel, one of the largest water infrastructure
projects ever undertaken in the U.K., and Etihad Rail, one of the largest rail
infrastructure programs in the United
Arab Emirates.
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in annual revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs
provides a full spectrum of professional services including
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