The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is continuing construction to make the Lorimer Street L subway station fully accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
These upgrades will provide street and platform elevators among other improvements, including new elevators, raised boarding areas, ADA-compliant sidewalk curbs, token booth modifications and Braille signage
“Accessibility is at the heart of the MTA’s mission and a top priority in all we do,” said MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber. “Commuters depend on a reliable and accessible transit system and these elevators will create a more seamless travel experience for all, especially riders with mobility disabilities, seniors and parents of young children.”
Supplementary to accessibility upgrades, the station will receive added improvements including new public staircases, flood resiliency and structural improvements in addition to new artwork, increased electrical capacity, a fire alarm and new CCTV.
"The L train is near and dear to my heart,” said New York City Transit Interim President Craig Cipriano. “I grew up riding the L train, and I am thrilled about the ADA upgrades that will ensure everyone in the Lorimer Street community can enjoy using the subway.”
“This project demonstrates our ongoing commitment to best serve all our riders, including those with mobility disabilities,” added MTA Construction and Development President Jamie Torres-Springer. “This investment will improve the daily experience of riders and represents another critical step toward a more accessible transit system.”
This is a part of a larger project within the MTA Capital Program to upgrade eight stations throughout the five boroughs. The design-build contract was awarded Dec. 31, 2020. Construction is expected to conclude in 2023.
"I'm excited that we are continuing to move forward on this important accessibility project," said MTA Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo. "The faster we can complete each of these station projects, the sooner we will start delivering equitable access to all our customers.”
