MTA Improves Accessibility at 34th St. – Penn Station with 2 Updated Elevators for Commuters

MTA improves accessibility at 34th St. – Penn Station with 2 updated elevators for commuters

Two updated elevators have opened up at Penn Station to improve accessibility for all subway riders, the MTA announced Wednesday.  The new elevators at the 34 Street-Penn Station A, C, and E lines are now ready to use. This development aims to provide better access for individuals with disabilities, elderly passengers, and anyone traveling with bulky items. [caption id="attachment_137765494" align="alignnone" width="700"] The MTA announced the o…

NYC unveils plan for dedicated busway on 34th Street

New York City plans to transform a busy stretch of 34th Street in Manhattan into a busway to improve sluggish crosstown commutes. The Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled plans for a dedicated lane along 34th Street between Third and Ninth Avenues for buses, trucks, and emergency vehicles, which could boost speeds by up to 15 percent for the more than two dozen bus routes that use the corridor. Modeled after the successful 14th Street bus…