MTA Board Meeting To Discuss Plan That Would Put Brakes On L Train Shutdown
The meeting is a chance for the board and the public to hear more about the proposal, which engineers claim would avert the 15-month closure.
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The meeting is a chance for the board and the public to hear more about the proposal, which engineers claim would avert the 15-month closure.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's demand to reorganize the MTA to give him a clear majority of appointees was first broached more than 35 years ago by his father, Mario.
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MTA officials say a board meeting will be held on Jan. 15 at noon to go over alternative plans brought forth by the governor.
MTA and Amtrak officials plan to tour the East River tunnels Friday to explore whether the new technology being employed to avoid the L train shutdown could be applied to other projects.
With Gov. Andrew Cuomo putting a stop to plans that would shut down L train service, one City Councilmember is calling for cash.
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A new proposed plan that promised to keep the L train running during repairs needed after Superstorm Sandy damaged subway tunnels in 2012.
After years of telling subway riders the L train would be shutting down for more than a year for repairs, Gov. Andrew Cuomo now says never mind.
It's welcomed news for many who've been dreading the shutdown for years. For those who already made adjustments to get ahead of the long-anticipated plan, Thursday's announcement feels a little too late.
The current plan was expected to begin on April 21 and keep the L train closed for 15 months, but the governor may have another way.
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Cuomo said he wanted to get a first-hand look and consult with experts so he can assure commuters that closing the tunnel is the only option.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to personally review plans to shut down the L train for 15 months of repairs.
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