Transportation

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Amtrak Breaks Ground on $1B NYC Rail Facility

Amtrak has begun a major modernization of Sunnyside Yard in Long Island City, marking a significant investment in New York City’s passenger rail infrastructure. The more than $1 billion initiative will create new maintenance, inspection, cleaning and service capacity designed to support the next generation of Amtrak trains while improving the efficiency of one of the region’s most important rail facilities. As portions of the project come online through 2030, the upgraded Queens yard is expected to play a central role in maintaining trains serving New York and destinations throughout the Northeast, while helping reduce the amount of time equipment is taken out of service.

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Jeffries, Velázquez Secure $1.85M for Broadway Corridor

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez have secured $1.85 million in federal funding to support the long-awaited reconstruction of Brooklyn’s Broadway Corridor. The investment will fund critical roadway and pedestrian safety improvements along a heavily trafficked stretch connecting Williamsburg to East New York. Local leaders say the project addresses years of infrastructure concerns and aims to improve conditions for residents, small businesses, and commuters who rely on the corridor daily.

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Mamdani Unveils Brooklyn School Bike Safety Plan

New York City Mayor Mamdani joined families and students riding with the Bergen Bike Bus in Brooklyn to unveil a series of safety improvements designed to make biking to school safer and more accessible. The announcement highlights the city’s continued investment in protected bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and family-friendly street design, reinforcing a broader push to support sustainable transportation while prioritizing the safety of children and caregivers across New York City.

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Harlem 148 St Subway Gets Major Access Upgrade

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has completed major upgrades at the Harlem-148 St 3 subway station, adding a new street-to-platform ramp and wider staircase to make the station easier for everyone to use. The improvements enhance access for riders with mobility challenges, parents with strollers, and everyday commuters, while also upgrading lighting, safety systems, and passenger information throughout the station.

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Flatbush Ave Bus Lanes Project Begins in Brooklyn

Construction is underway on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue aimed at improving bus speeds, enhancing pedestrian safety, and transforming one of Brooklyn’s busiest corridors into a more efficient, people-focused street.