A project to modernise aging infrastructure for three of New York City’s busiest stations will see Jacobs acting as programme management consultant.
Jacobs has been selected by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) as the programme management consultant for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station improvements project. Focused on keeping passengers safe and supporting MTA’s on-time service commitments, Jacobs will provide programme management services, overseeing construction and commercial management, design compliance and risk identification.
The design-build contract includes updating LIRR’s Babylon, Forest Hills and Hollis stations to bring them into Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, increasing the population that can access and enjoy this public amenity.
“As the busiest commuter rail system in North America, Long Island Rail Road provides essential mobility to Long Island and the wider New York City metropolitan area,” said Jacobs senior vice president Chrissy Thom. “Leveraging our integrated approach to complex delivery on similar global programmes, we’ll work with the MTA to tackle its aging infrastructure, improve access and bring three crucial pieces of their system into ADA compliance and a state of good repair, connecting New York City commuters to their destinations smoothly into the future,” she said.
LIRR serves nearly 260,000 customers daily. Improvements are expected to include installation and rehabilitation of ADA compliant elevators, escalators, ramps, platform and canopy replacements as well as architectural and wayfinding upgrades that improve functionality and provide a more comfortable customer experience.
MTA estimates the total contract value for the project at $227.5m and final completion is anticipated in 2026.
