$160m for LIRR "Customer Experience" enhancements
/This week at the LI State of the State, Governor Cuomo announced a $120 million investment to enhancing 16 critical LIRR stations to "improve the customer experience." The station upgrades include new facilities, Wi-Fi, charging stations, public art, new platform waiting areas, general station renovations and improved signage.
There was no mention of plans to enhance the other customer experience improvement - reliable service.
Suffolk County Stations:
- Northport
- Stony Brook
- Port Jefferson
- Wyandanch
- Deer Park
- Brentwood
- Ronkonkoma
- East Hampton
Nassau County Stations:
- Great Neck
- Bellmore
- Stewart Manor
- Valley Stream
- Baldwin
- Merrick
- Syosset
- Farmingdale
In addition, a $20 million project will add a stop on the LIRR Ronkonkoma Branch at Brookhaven National Laboratory, and another $20 million will support the development of a new terminal at MacArthur Airport to provide direct service to the LIRR.