New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a major shift in her state's transportation plans, announcing that the long-discussed Second Avenue subway extension will instead run along 125th Street rather than its traditional route down Second Avenue. The decision marks a significant change to over a century of planning by New York officials, who have been working towards creating a train line connecting the Financial District to the Upper East Side.
According to Hochul's plan, three new stations on 125th Street will be added, culminating in a terminal at Broadway in Morningside Heights. The expansion is expected to cost around $7.7 billion, with the state covering the design costs, which must be approved by the Legislature as part of next year's budget.
The move is seen as a key step towards creating a critical connection for residents in Harlem who currently lack easy or accessible travel options east-west or access to the Upper East Side. The new line will provide Q train stops at Lenox and St. Nicholas Avenues, as well as transfer points to several other trains, potentially saving hundreds of millions of dollars in future costs.
The project is expected to be completed by 2032, pending completion of the second phase of the project, which extends the Q line through East Harlem. While some community advocates have expressed concerns about gentrification and displacement caused by construction, Hochul's plan aims to provide a more affordable option for residents.
When asked about the anticipated cost to design the proposed extension, Hochul's office said it would be revealed in her upcoming executive budget release next week. Despite the high costs, advocates argue that this project will have significant benefits, including moderate travel time savings and very high ridership projections.
According to Hochul's plan, three new stations on 125th Street will be added, culminating in a terminal at Broadway in Morningside Heights. The expansion is expected to cost around $7.7 billion, with the state covering the design costs, which must be approved by the Legislature as part of next year's budget.
The move is seen as a key step towards creating a critical connection for residents in Harlem who currently lack easy or accessible travel options east-west or access to the Upper East Side. The new line will provide Q train stops at Lenox and St. Nicholas Avenues, as well as transfer points to several other trains, potentially saving hundreds of millions of dollars in future costs.
The project is expected to be completed by 2032, pending completion of the second phase of the project, which extends the Q line through East Harlem. While some community advocates have expressed concerns about gentrification and displacement caused by construction, Hochul's plan aims to provide a more affordable option for residents.
When asked about the anticipated cost to design the proposed extension, Hochul's office said it would be revealed in her upcoming executive budget release next week. Despite the high costs, advocates argue that this project will have significant benefits, including moderate travel time savings and very high ridership projections.
. I mean, Harlem has been lacking a reliable way to get to the Upper East Side for ages, and this is gonna be a game changer. Plus, it's awesome that they're considering affordability and trying to make sure this doesn't push out long-time residents 
gentrification worries aside. The cost might seem steep at first, but if it means better travel times and more people using the train, I think it's worth it 
. And hey, who knows, maybe this'll even help bring some new life to the area 
. Can't wait to see how it all plays out in 2032! 
I'm all for it, tbh #SecondAvenueSubway #NewYorkCityTransportation. Adding three new stations on 125th Street will be a game-changer for Harlem residents who've been waiting ages for an easy way to travel east-west. 
The fact that the state is covering design costs is a huge win, and I love that Hochul's plan aims to provide affordable options for residents 
. Of course, some community advocates are worried about gentrification, but let's be real, this project will bring in so much economic growth 
I need to see some pics of where these new stations are supposed to be, sounds like a weird layout. how'd they even decide this? was there a community meeting or something? and $7.7 billion is crazy 
what's the reasoning behind that number? is it just because the state wants to make a big splash with its transportation plans or is there some solid data behind it?
. I can see why some community advocates are worried about gentrification tho 
, but if they're getting a more affordable option out of it, then I'm all for it 
. And can we talk about how cool this new Q train line is gonna be? Three new stations on 125th Street? Broadway in Morningside Heights? This is what I'm talking about! 
. Bring it on, Second Avenue subway extension 2.0! 
I gotta say, this new transportation plan for NYC is crazy ambitious! I mean, who wouldn't want to hop on a train at 125th Street and get taken all the way down to the Financial District in like 20 minutes? 
It's gonna be a total game changer for people living in Harlem. And let's be real, $7.7 billion is a pretty steep price tag, but if it means making the city more connected and accessible... I'm all for it 
. Plus, it'll definitely help reduce traffic on Second Avenue, so that's a win-win! 
they've been planning it for like over a century and now its gonna cost $7.7 billion 
. the design costs are still gonna be a thing tho 
! They're gonna get easy access to the Upper East Side 
. I'm not sure about the cost tho 
. But if it means better travel times and more affordable options for people in Harlem 
, then I'm down with it 
! It's awesome that Kathy Hochul is shaking things up and trying to make a real difference in people's lives. I mean, think about it - Harlem residents have been stuck without easy access to the Upper East Side for ages... this new line is gonna change the game for them 
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. dont get me wrong im all 4 affordable transport but lets see how this plays out 
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