MTA, in Partnership with Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT, Looking for Corporations to Design Penn Station Reconstruction 

Corporations to Start Designing Generational Transformation of Penn Station as Outlined by Governor Final Fall 

New Station Will Function Huge Single-Degree Concourse with Excessive Ceilings and Pure Mild, Better Connectivity to Platforms, Bigger Entrances and Intuitive Journey Paths 

Empire State Improvement Convenes Public Realm Process Power To Complement Total Improvement Plan and Prioritize Public Areas and Social Companies, Put money into Inexpensive Housing, Improve Transit Entry and Shared Streets, Activate Pedestrian-Pleasant Streetscape  

Video of Penn Venture and Its Advantages to Commuters, Residents and the Public Can Be Seen Right here
     
NEW YORK CITY – Governor Kathy Hochul with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy right this moment introduced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in partnership with Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT, is requesting proposals from structure and engineering companies to information the Penn Station Reconstruction effort just lately outlined in the Penn Station Grasp Plan research that was introduced within the fall. Governor Hochul’s plan requires the transformation of Penn Station into a contemporary, spacious, light-filled facility that’s simple to navigate, whereas additionally revitalizing the encompassing neighborhood to prioritize the general public realm and social companies, make investments in inexpensive housing, enhance transit entry and shared streets, and create a pedestrian-friendly streetscape. Penn Reconstruction will modernize the concourse expertise for passengers with improved platform connectivity, streamlined wayfinding and enhanced facilities. The longer term enlargement of Penn Station will add monitor and platform capability and be absolutely built-in with a reconstructed Penn Station.  

“The transformation of Penn Station right into a world-class, commuter-focused transportation facility befitting the central hub of the best metropolis on this planet can’t come quickly sufficient,” Governor Hochul stated. “We’ve shared a imaginative and prescient of a single-level unified station with hovering ceilings that welcome pure mild, clear, intuitive sightlines, extra circulation house and extra connectivity to streets and platforms. With this announcement, the MTA is taking a concrete step towards making that imaginative and prescient a actuality. Because of the efforts of the Biden Administration, Senator Schumer’s management and the help of Senator Gillibrand and our congressional delegation, new federal assets can be found to help in creating a brand new Penn Station for all the area.”  

“Penn Station is a significant transportation hub that hosts thousands and thousands of practice and subway commuters alongside its corridors yearly,” stated Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado. “Launching this infrastructure venture to modernize Penn Station will end in a first-class transit hub that New Yorkers might be happy with and can enhance passenger facilities and circulation inside the station, create building jobs and remodel the world for companies and residents.”

“Because the centerpiece of one of the vital necessary transportation networks on this planet, Penn Station requires an environment and look that mirror its great significance to the area,” stated New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. “For a number of a long time Penn Station has not supplied New Jersey commuters and guests with the consolation and comfort they deserve. Now, because of partnerships throughout businesses and state traces, we’re ready to take the subsequent step towards the long-awaited transformation of this pivotal transportation hub.” 

In accordance with the grasp plan developed by MTA and its associate railroads, the rebuilt station will:    

• Combine practice boarding and all public capabilities and facilities on a single degree with broad concourses and excessive ceilings 
• Create a major concourse on the east aspect of the station that can be significantly bigger than the areas of Moynihan Prepare Corridor and the Nice Corridor at Grand Central Terminal mixed 
• Double the ceiling peak of the general public concourses 
• Set up clear sightlines to platform entrances to supply intuitive journey paths via the station 
• Improve the variety of stairs, escalators and elevators to the station’s 11 platforms by 33 %
• Enhance/enlarge pedestrian entrances 

The present Penn Station – the Western Hemisphere’s busiest transit hub – serves extra passengers than LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy and Newark Airports mixed. Amtrak’s operation within the new Moynihan Prepare Corridor offers a possibility to overtake Penn Station, eliminating the majority of the primary subterranean degree to open up the primary concourse to pure mild, enhancing retail and different consumer facilities, rising security and safety, considerably increasing passenger circulation areas, increasing entrances and exits, and making it simpler for passengers to navigate inside the station and to hook up with their locations past. The reconstruction of the station is predicted to value between six and 7 billion {dollars} and is estimated to be accomplished 5 to 6 years after the beginning of building.    

Moreover, Empire State Improvement introduced the creation of the Penn Station Space Public Realm Process Power, which is able to advise ESD on public realm enhancements to revitalize and beautify the world round Penn Station, together with reimagined streetscapes and new open areas. The Public Realm Process Power includes representatives of concerned State and Metropolis businesses, native elected officers, neighborhood boards, civic organizations and different stakeholders.

Public Realm Process Power Membership  

• Governor’s workplace: 
  • Deputy Secretary of Financial Improvement 
  • Deputy Secretary of Transportation 
  • Deputy Secretary of Human Companies 
• Empire State Improvement 
• MTA 
• Amtrak 
• New Jersey Transit 
• New York Metropolis Mayor’s Workplace
• NYC Dept of Transportation 
• NYC Dept of Metropolis Planning 
• NYC Financial Improvement Company
• Manhattan CBs 4 and 5 (2 appointees from every Board) 
• Civic organizations 
  • Regional Plan Affiliation 
  • thirty fourth Avenue Partnership 
• Builders in GPP Space 
• MSG 
• Congressman Jerrold Nadler
• Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney
• State Senator Brad Hoylman
• State Senator Robert Jackson
• State Senator Liz Krueger
• Assemblyman Richard Gottfried
• Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine
• Councilmember Erik Bottcher

The Process Power can be charged with creating a Public Realm Idea Plan, assisted by famous architect Claire Weisz’s WXY Studio, that features a prioritized checklist of desired public enhancements just like the designs of streets and open areas, and guiding rules for added public realm design, programming, and operations. ESD and the Process Power may even work carefully with the New York Metropolis Division of Metropolis Planning to make sure its work is coordinated and in step with the Metropolis’s broader public realm planning targets.  

A Penn Station Space Public Realm Fund can be created, funded by a portion of the actual property revenues generated by new redevelopment of the GPP websites, beginning with a dedication of $50 million in early venture revenues.   

Governor Hochul right this moment additionally introduced the premiere of a video showcasing the State’s imaginative and prescient for a brand new Penn Station and for the revitalization of the world surrounding it. The video encapsulates public displays made throughout multiple hundred conferences to neighborhood teams and elected officers over the previous two years, so all New Yorkers can perceive the plan, and the way – after a long time of making an attempt — New York can lastly construct a New Penn Station, worthy of the Empire State. The digital video might be discovered right here and on a new webpage in regards to the venture.   

In parallel with Penn Reconstruction design, the railroads anticipate starting a assessment of the Penn Reconstruction venture underneath the Nationwide Environmental Coverage Act and the Nationwide Historic Preservation Act. That assessment will embody strong outreach as required by regulation and can be supplemented by a Station Working Advisory Group to make sure as many native and regional voices as doable are heard and the very best concepts are included into the design.     

Reimagining the station is a part of the Governor’s dedication to making sure equitable transit entry and attaining financial growth. This can be significantly useful for customers of the forthcoming Metro-North Railroad stations within the East Bronx (Co-op Metropolis, Morris Park, Parkchester, and Hunts Level), for whom journey occasions to and from Midtown can be decreased by as much as 50 minutes because of Penn Entry.  

Empire State Improvement President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight stated, “The revitalization of Penn Station will catalyze new investments and growth within the surrounding neighborhoods, supporting the general financial development of the neighborhood, and supply a long-overdue trendy transit hub for residents, commuters and guests. By the Public Realm Process Power, we’ll develop a sustainable plan for enhancements within the areas round Penn Station, incorporating suggestions from the individuals who dwell and work on this important enterprise district.”  

MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber stated, “It is a large step in our ongoing effort to fully remodel Penn Station. The MTA has already accomplished the enduring new entrance to Penn on Seventh Avenue and we’re approaching the end line on the venture to double the dimensions of the Lengthy Island Rail Highway concourse within the station. The subsequent steps are specified by the Grasp Plan we developed. Think about a hovering world class station with excessive ceilings, open areas and pure mild – like Grand Central Terminal or Moynihan Prepare Corridor. That is the place we’re headed on this subsequent part.”  

New Jersey Transit President and CEO Kevin S. Corbett stated, “This request for proposals represents an necessary first step by NJ TRANSIT and our companions on the MTA and Amtrak to ship the world-class expertise our Penn Station clients deserve. Penn Station serves as a significant hub for the thousands and thousands of NJ TRANSIT clients who commute to and from New York yearly. I stay up for working with our companions on a design that finally transforms and expands the station into an open, welcoming and trendy facility that meets the wants of right this moment, and accommodates the calls for of tomorrow.” 

Senator Chuck Schumer stated, “The destruction of Penn Station within the Nineteen Sixties stays certainly one of worst planning choices within the historical past of New York. For many years, thousands and thousands of New Yorkers have been pressured to endure via the implications of that call in cramped circumstances on the trendy Penn Station. As we speak’s announcement by Governor Hochul, Governor Murphy, and Amtrak would be the first step in righting this historic mistaken. A plan to rebuild and revitalize Penn Station will imply safer and extra environment friendly commutes for thousands and thousands of LIRR riders and, sooner or later, Metro-North clients too.”  

Consultant Jerrold Nadler stated, “New Yorkers have lengthy deserved a renewed Penn Station. I am proud to have fought for very important federal infrastructure {dollars}, which when invested in Penn Station and the Gateway Tunnel venture will generate 1000’s of fine jobs, render Manhattan’s West Aspect extra accessible, and supply the infrastructure enhancements New York must get better from these powerful occasions.  I applaud Governor Hochul’s announcement of a consensus-driven design and neighborhood targeted course of that can result in a real world class practice station and neighborhood worthy of New York.” 

Consultant Jamaal Bowman stated, “I’m proud to see new developments at Penn Station underway. These modernization efforts are a part of the Metro-North enlargement that I supported final 12 months and can help neighbors all through the sixteenth Congressional District in getting round New York rapidly and safely. I’m assured these developments may even be accessible to all furthering New York’s efforts to make transportation inclusive for all underneath any circumstances.”

Consultant Ritchie Torres stated, “A reimagined Penn Station with entry to and from the Bronx and different boroughs will convey working households shorter commute occasions in addition to a lot wanted entry to jobs, healthcare, and training. This venture goes past the enhancements of the station itself and prioritizes investments in inexpensive housing, commuter security, and sustainable neighborhood areas. I applaud Governor Hochul’s subsequent step in making this imaginative and prescient a actuality for New Yorkers.”

Assemblymember Richard Gottfried stated, “The State, Metropolis and railroads are lastly coming collectively to create a people-first trendy Penn Station and a firstclass public realm. We’ve endured the circumstances in and round Penn Station for much too lengthy. Because of Governor Hochul’s management, we’re on the best way to attaining what many thought was unimaginable: a Penn Station and surrounding streetscape that can make New Yorkers proud.” 

State Senator Tim Kennedy stated, “Penn Station is a important piece of New York Metropolis’s transportation infrastructure, however its patrons deserve a greater expertise. This reconstruction plan will improve the expertise for vacationers and enhance accessibility in addition to the general neighborhood’s wellbeing. I thank Governor Hochul, the MTA, and all of our companions for his or her cooperation in shifting this very important venture ahead.” 

Assemblymember Amy Paulin stated, “This subsequent step within the renovation of Penn Station is an thrilling one. Public transportation is crucial to the lives and livelihoods of our area’s residents and economic system. Hundreds of commuters and vacationers who undergo Penn Station every day could have a major quality-of-life profit from Penn Station’s reconstruction. Metro-North riders and reverse commuters may even profit, supporting New York’s job market and economic system. The best way to keep up and construct ridership is to modernize main hubs like Penn Station, and it is nice to see this forward because the MTA begins this subsequent part.” 

New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams stated, “For too lengthy, Penn Station has been outdated and inefficient, and for too lengthy, petty disagreements have gotten in the best way of progress. I’m so happy that these companions have come collectively and are working constructively to get this venture accomplished for New York Metropolis. We’ve extra work to do, however with this partnership, I do know we’ll get it accomplished as a result of we should — for the way forward for the town, the state, and the area. I need to thank Governor Hochul, Governor Murphy, and our companions on the MTA, NJ Transit, and Amtrak for taking one essential step nearer to constructing the transportation hub that New Yorkers demand and deserve.” 

Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine stated, “It’s past time that we notice a brand new, improved and trendy Penn Station that places folks and transit riders first. Penn Station serves as greater than a gateway into the town — it is a key passage for staff, residents and New Yorkers who want to journey to and thru Manhattan. A brand new station can be emblematic of a New York Metropolis that prioritizes commuters and native customers, and I stay up for working with the advisory group and the Governor to make sure that this imaginative and prescient is achieved.” 

President of the Constructing and Development Trades Council of Better New York Gary LaBarbera stated, “As we speak marks a important step ahead for the modernization and revitalization of Penn Station, a venture that can result in the creation of 1000’s of middle-class careers for the town’s working folks and breathe new life into this iconic New York Metropolis landmark. We applaud Governor Hochul for her visionary management in advancing this venture of nice significance to all the state, and we stay up for working with all stakeholders and our companions throughout the business and in authorities to remodel Penn Station right into a twenty first century gateway that we will take nice satisfaction in.” 

President and CEO of the New York Constructing Congress Carlo A. Scissura stated, “For many years, New Yorkers have been subjected to dismal circumstances which have outlined Penn Station and are not match for the best metropolis on this planet. Commuters deserve a world-class, rider-first transit hub that welcomes them into the guts of the town, with the capability to deal with extra riders from the Metro-North enlargement and the important Gateway Program. I applaud Governor Hochul for her daring imaginative and prescient to ship a Penn Station worthy of New Yorkers, and for taking motion to usher in a brighter future for New York.”   

Amtrak Board Chair Tony Coscia stated, “New York Penn Station is likely one of the busiest transportation services on this planet. Amtrak is dedicated to making sure its future for generations of rail vacationers which is able to profit all the Northeast Hall. Because the proprietor and steward of the station, we’re desperate to advance the station’s transformation. Our partnership with Governor Hochul and Governor Murphy will ship a long-awaited dream to each reconstruct and broaden Penn Station.” 

Amtrak President and CEO Stephen Gardner stated, “New York Penn Station is extra than simply the busiest rail hub in North America – it’s a gateway to the nation’s largest metropolis for rail passengers from throughout the nation. We thank Governor Hochul, Governor Murphy, MTA and NJ TRANSIT for their partnership to design a gorgeous new, trendy and brilliant, world-class station complicated match for New York. With the help and collaboration of our companions, we’ll give the area’s residents, guests and commuters an improved station that will increase its vitality to the town, economic system and local people.”  

MTA Development & Improvement President Jamie Torres-Springer stated, “Rebuilding Penn Station begins with nice design, and we’re searching for world-class expertise to help us on this effort with this solicitation. Representatives of the three railroads will choose this multidisciplinary group to help all elements of the subsequent part of the venture, together with detailed design and engineering in addition to the strong stakeholder and neighborhood outreach the Governor has dedicated to for this venture.” 

MTA Lengthy Island Rail Highway Interim President and MTA Metro-North Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi stated, “The reconstruction of Penn Station is nice for Lengthy Island, and can be nice for Bronx, Westchester and Connecticut clients on Metro-North’s New Haven Line in just some quick years. With Grand Central set to host LIRR trains earlier than the top of the 12 months, creating the flexibility to attach between Lengthy Island Rail Highway and Metro-North underneath one roof for the primary time, I’m thrilled to see the Governor’s continued dedication to making a world class buyer expertise for riders of each railroads at Penn Station.” 

Westchester County Govt George Latimer stated, “New Yorkers deserve a twenty first century transportation hub that can spur job development and financial growth for generations to come back, and they’ll get simply that with this transformational venture. I applaud Governor Hochul for her efficient management in shifting this bold plan for Penn Station ahead and stay up for persevering with to work together with her to get this venture over the end line.”