Six Escalators Installed at Two MTA Stations
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
Opened earlier this year, this escalator is one of six newly designed and operating escalators at West 4th-Washington Square Station in Manhattan and Sutphin Blvd.-Archer Ave. Station in Queens. (Photo: Entuitive) (CNW Group/Entuitive)
NEW YORK CITY - Six new escalators were installed at two MTA subway stations. Entuitive, an engineering firm, served as the designer for the escalator replacement project.
Alongside Design-Builder J-Track, Entuitive celebrated with an “opening ceremony attended by transit leaders and project partners at Sutphin Station,” according to the release. The upgrades at Sutphin Station and West 4th-Washington Square Station improve accessibility and service reliability. Both stations are important hubs. Sutphin Station connects passengers to LIRR, while the West 4th Station “sits at the intersection of multiple major subway lines near NYU and the West Village.” Entuitive worked to design the replacements and structural and construction engineering. Through collaboration, the firm worked to ensure the upgrades improved vertical circulation and enhanced the quality of both stations.
Architectural improvements were made by diDomenico + Partners. VTX Engineering worked on vertical transportation support, and AI Engineers made mechanical and electrical upgrades. Additionally, fire alarm and communications design was completed by Geri Goldman Engineering.
Entuitive Vice President of Construction Engineering Dave Douglas said, “Entuitive is proud to have delivered the escalator design for J-Track and the MTA on these critical station improvements. . . West 4th and Sutphin are integral to the function of the subway network. As millions of riders move through these hubs each year – including international visitors at Sutphin – these escalators will be among the first impressions they have of New York’s transit system. It’s an honor to help elevate that experience through purpose-built design and engineering.”
Douglas continued, “The station, and now these escalators, act as the first MTA touchpoint for many international travelers arriving in New York City. . . We’re thrilled to be part of Sutphin’s longstanding history and grateful to the Project CEO Team at the MTA for guiding our success.”
J-Track Project Manager Robert Nardella said, “We are proud to partner with the MTA and Entuitive on projects that enhance daily travel for New Yorkers and visitors alike.”
The accessibility work comes as part of MTA’s investment in upgrading infrastructure. The agency states it is “committed” to improving and make accessible 95% of NYC subway stations by 2055. This investment is outlined in its Capital Plan.
