Sentences with phrase «third track»

He mentioned his $ 100 billion building program that includes reconstruction of LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy airports, the building of a new Penn Station at the Farley Post Office, and creation of third track for the Long Island Rail Road.

State Sen. Jack Martins on Thursday, May 19, 2016, meets with local officials representing communities through which a planned third track on the Long Island Rail Road's Main Line would run.

Cuomo described planned renovations and his hopes for infrastructure on Long Island, including the long - discussed third track project of the LIRR.

The LIRR has issued a key document that would guide the construction of a new third track between Floral Park and Hicksville.

Several Long Island elected leaders lent their support to the LIRR's planned Main Line expansion during the second day of public hearings over the proposed third track project.

On Jan. 18, 2017 at Hofstra University, Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone backed the LIRR third track project and said the 9.8 miles of track are «pivotal» to the region.

Cuomo said the expanded station would serve as the «nexus» of a revitalized transportation system in the state that would include a new third track on the LIRR Main Line in Nassau County, a redeveloped LaGuardia Airport, and a modernized Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

To ensure community input throughout the entirety of the project, the state is entering into memoranda of understanding with the communities on the Main Line Third Track.

Take whatever budget and legislative action is necessary to finally bring to fruition the long - discussed third track for the main branch of the Long Island Rail Road.

Village of Garden City Mayor Brian Daughney said, «Governor Cuomo and his team have shown leadership and foresight with respect to the LIRR Third Track process.

«From the previously unthinkable Third Track and Second Track projects to state - of - the - art technology and signal upgrades, we are daring to imagine better and delivering for the people of New York once again.»

Unlike past third track proposals, the new effort does not require taking residential properties, although some businesses will have to be relocated as part of a plan to eliminate seven grade crossings along the project corridor.

«If I'm adding all the projects that he announced today for transportation — things like LaGuardia [Airport], Penn Station, Long Island [Rail Road] third track, there's billions of dollars being thrown out,» he said.

The village of New Hyde Park is hosting a public meeting to voice opposition to the LIRR's controversial third track project.

The governor said a key difference is that the entire third track would be built on the LIRR's existing right of way, meaning fewer homes and businesses would be affected.

Installation of 1.5 miles of a high - speed third track on the Northeast Corridor near Wilmington, DE, including bridge rehabilitation and replacement to relieve a chokepoint, add capacity for intercity passenger rail service, and improve on - time performance while increasing flexibility for dispatching.

You may think the tracks are worth the extra cash, but unless Turn 10 and Microsoft are planning to charge for the as yet unnamed third track (which is a bit of a crazy idea really), then the value of these extra circuits on the marketplace is currently around the «zero» price.

New York State Senate Republicans have approved funding for the long - proposed third track of the Long Island Rail Road between Floral Park and Hicksville.

After 70 years of stagnation, all 100 transformative LIRR capital projects are moving forward, including the Main Line Third Track, Double Track, Jamaica Station Reconstruction, 39 renovated Long Island Rail Road stations and grade crossing eliminations — modernizing transportation across the region to provide a state - of - the - art system for Long Island.

Transformation Made Possible by Partnership Between MTA, State and Local Officials and Long Island Communities; Third Track Project Takes Zero Residential Properties and Includes Comprehensive Mitigation Measures

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo outlines his proposals — including an LIRR third track and a tunnel from Long Island across the Sound — in a speech on Jan. 5, 2016, to the Long Island Association.

An amusing diversion to kick off your Monday: The third track off the Flaming Lips» recently released album Oczy Mlody wormed its way into my mind last week.

Elected to the provincial legislature in 2007, Charles has been instrumental in securing new hospital expansions, full - day kindergarten in local schools and seeing work completed on south Mississauga's Lakeshore West GO line to add a third track.

A bill that surfaced late in the state legislative session became the subject of a fight that legislators said pitted safety measures on the Long Island Rail Road against the need for a third track to improve efficiency and cut congestion.

Large infrastructure projects are difficult to plan and implement, and the Governor and the State Senate and State Assembly deserve a lot of credit for having the drive and wherewithal to get the Third Track moving forward in a manner that will protect our communities while accomplishing a better transit system.

The third track project represents an historic investment in the region that will drive economic growth and create a better experience for commuters while addressing the legitimate concerns of surrounding communities.

The $ 2 billion LIRR Expansion Project will add a third track to 9.8 miles along the congested Main Line of the LIRR between Floral Park and Hicksville, and eliminate all seven street - level grade crossings within the project corridor.

The Senate, Governor Cuomo, and MTA officials have shown our commitment through our decision to move forward with the Third Track and with the current improvements happening this summer.

I applaud Governor Cuomo's commitment to making the Third Track a reality.

The project, proposed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo a year ago, would construct a third track between Floral Park and Hicksville within the LIRR's existing property.

The third track project will have a transformative impact on Long Island, improving service across the LIRR.

And what sets this project apart is that it incorporated the input of the community at every step of the way, ensuring that the Third Track project benefits LIRR riders and communities along the track alike.

As part of the nation's largest transportation modernization effort, the third track, Jamaica Terminal transformation, New York is setting a model for every state from coast to coast.

«If we can't build these 9.8 miles of track now, when a plan is on the table within the Long Island Rail Road right of way, then this may well be our last opportunity for a third track.»

Niccolo is right about who the third track is for.

The third track project is a testament to Governor Cuomo's commitment to rebuilding our infrastructure, which fits right in with my Connect Long Island Plan that will relieve traffic congestion, increase mobility and spur economic growth.

Assemblyman Dean Murray said, «As a sitting member of the NYS Assembly's Transportation Committee, I firmly believe that projects like the third track, the double track, the revitalization of stations and other technological improvements to the MTA / LIRR, all play key roles in deciding Long Island's future.

As part of the transformative third track project, the state is undertaking a comprehensive noise abatement program - replacing all tracks and building the new Third Track with advanced dampening technology.

My guess is that Mr. Stewart would appreciate Governor Cuomo's vision for improving the LIRR through the Third Track project for the betterment of Long Island.»

I look forward to the opening of the third track and a more efficient commute for hard working men and women for decades to come.»

After 70 Years of Stagnation, All Projects to Build the New LIRR Moving Forward - Including the Main Line Third Track, Double Track and Jamaica Station Reconstruction

«If we can't build these 9.8 miles of track now, when a plan is on the table within the Long Island Rail Road right of way, then this may well be our last opportunity for a third track,» Bellone said.

Cuomo took a victory lap to celebrate approval in the state Senate of a nearly $ 2 billion plan to build a third track for the Long Island Rail Road on its Main Line in Nassau.

State Senate Republicans won't block the Long Island Rail Road's proposed third track, clearing the last major hurdle to move the $ 2 billion project forward.

Cuomo began the week with an ambitious proposal to add a third track to the Long Island Railroad, to cost around $ 1 billion.

Martins, a member of the Senate transportation committee, opposed Prendergast's drive to add a third track on the LIRR from Floral Park to Hicksville, but lauded his stewardship of the MTA.

To ensure «we don't lose any momentum with the third track, East Side Access tunnel and the new Penn Station projects,» Cuomo should nominate someone with commuter rail experience «in addition to the traditional urban bus and subway management experience,» said Kevin Law, president of the Long Island Association, the region's largest business group.

Also speaking was MTA managing director Veronique Hakim, who promoted the various LIRR infrastructure projects in the pipeline, including the third track, a second track between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma, and improvements to 39 train stations.

As Mineola mayor, Martins was at the forefront of the opposition to the third track when it was initially proposed about a decade ago.