NJ TRANSIT advances Perth Amboy Station improvements
Written by jrood
The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors advanced the first phase of a project that will transform Perth Amboy Station into an ADA-accessible facility, with high-level platforms and elevators to provide access for customers with disabilities.
"As a native of Perth
Amboy, my strong hometown roots have been a driving force behind the active
role I’ve taken in advocating for improvements at the train station," said NJ TRANSIT
Board Member Myron "Mike" Shevell. "This project will enhance the value of the
City’s commercial district and will ensure safe and convenient rail access for
all residents and visitors."
"The Perth Amboy Station
project reflects our commitment to making our rail system a viable travel
option for all residents," said NJ TRANSIT Executive Director James Weinstein.
"Construction of new high-level platforms will ensure full accessibility for
customers with disabilities, while enhancing overall convenience for everyone
who uses the station."
The Board approved a $1-million
contract with Stantec Consulting Services of Rochelle Park, N.J., to provide
preliminary design and engineering services for the accessibility improvement
project at Perth Amboy Station, which will include high-level platforms with
canopies, elevators between the street and platform levels, and upgrades to
customer communication systems when completed.
During this phase,
replacement of the existing low-level platforms with either a center island
high-level platform or two side high-level platforms will be evaluated, along
with recommendations on additional station upgrades. Final design and
construction will be completed in subsequent phases.
Located on the North Jersey
Coast Line, Perth Amboy Station serves more than 1,100 customers on a typical
weekday.
