The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will deliver $232.8 million to modernize outdated, high traffic transit stations across the nation.
A total of eight projects spanning five states were selected to receive funding through the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP). The initiative supports modernization and rehabilitation efforts to ensure residents have reliable public transit access to critical amenities and services.
Projects selected for awards include the following:
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) received the largest amount, totaling $80 million for upgrades. The funding will allow the authority to make accessibility improvements across trolley stations located at 22nd, 33rd and 36th streets in Philadelphia. The project will include installing new elevators and raised platforms among other accessibility improvements to ensure the busy transit stations are ADA compliant.
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) will receive $48.1 million for the Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) Stations Accessibility and Infrastructure Improvements Project. Plans call for making accessibility improvements at the Martin State Airport Station and Metropolitan Grove Station.
Improvements at the Martin State Airport Station will include building two high-level platforms to replace existing at-grade, low-level platforms. Additionally, the authorities will build a through truss pedestrian bridge with a roof and wind walls spanning the two southernmost railroad tracks, which will be accessible by stairs and ramps.
The Metropolitan Grove Station will receive two regraded platforms that meet accessible slope requirements, as well as a wheelchair lift and enclosure for each platform. MDOT and the MTA will also restripe accessible parking spaces to comply with width requirements and improve signage throughout the station.
Metra in Illinois was selected to receive three awards worth a combined $68.2 million. The first $26.9 million award will go toward renovating the Olympia Fields Station. The project calls for rehabilitation to meet ADA compliance standards and to renovate the existing pedestrian tunnel. In addition, Metra will improve the Kiss and Ride facilities. Overall project components will include replacing or rehabilitating station platforms, installing new lighting, rehabilitating the headhouse, replacing leaking roofs, installing warming shelters, new platform amenities and conducting maintenance.
The second $23.5 million award will enable Metra to renovate Hubbard Woods Station. The project will install elevators, add accessible pathways to street-level access points, modernize entrances and rehabilitate pedestrian infrastructure.
The remaining $17.8 million will go toward improving accessibility at 111th Street Station at Pullman National Park. The project will extend the transit platform to accommodate a six-car trainset. Plans also call for adding an elevator, modern ticket vending machines, enhanced lighting and updated visual display boards for train arrivals and departures.
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) in Ohio will spend its $20 million share to rehabilitate seven stations along the 11-station Green Line. To make the platforms ADA accessible, the project will install new replacement concrete platforms featuring tactile warning panels and installing redesigned ramps. Additional work will include improving parking stalls with curb ramps for accessibility, elevating a section of the platform and replacing sidewalks.
The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (PCJPB) in California will receive $14.1 million for the 22nd Street Station ADA Improvement Project. The project will build ramps on both sides of the station to provide access to the platform. Other components include various site and safety improvements.
The final $2.4 million will go toward the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). The funding will be used to build platforms, ramps and other accessibility enhancements at two Muni surface street stop pairs along the N Judah light rail line.
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