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Firms Qualified to Bid to Work on LIRR Expansion Project Identified

By | LIRR Expansion Project, Press Release

Multi-Agency Team of Experts Evaluated Contenders Based on Strict Criteria Bidders Will be Invited to Demonstrate Ability to Deliver Project in Record Timeframe and Mitigate Construction Impacts on Commuters and Local Communities The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) today announced the list…

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Governor Cuomo Announces Milestone Reached in LIRR’s Main Line Expansion Project

By | LIRR Expansion Project, Press Release

For Immediate Release: 11/28/2016 GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO State of New York | Executive Chamber Andrew M. Cuomo | Governor GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES MILESTONE REACHED IN LIRR’S MAIN LINE EXPANSION PROJECT Draft Environmental Study Released; Findings Demonstrate How Project Will Improve Service Reliability, Safety and Quality of Life Study Marks…

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Governor Cuomo Announces Major Steps Forward for LIRR Expansion Project

By | LIRR Expansion Project, Press Release

Officials to hold 4 public meetings to detail plans for the environmental review process and hear public comments, continuing Governor’s commitment to unprecedented community engagement No residential property acquisitions needed for project Governor also commits to expedited modifications to train crossings in project corridor to improve safety, reduce noise and…

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Governor Cuomo Announces Contract Award for Environmental Consultant for LIRR Expansion Project

By | LIRR Expansion Project, Press Release

LIRR Begins Environmental Review, Formal Community Engagement Process for 9.8-mile Project Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the hiring of a consulting firm to assist in the environmental review and formal community engagement process for the LIRR Main Line Expansion Project, which calls for adding a third track along a…

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Governor Cuomo Announces Zero Residential Property Acquisitions Needed for Long Island Third Track Project

By | LIRR Expansion Project, Press Release

At Governor’s urging, LIRR officials re-evaluated initial plans and now plan to construct entire expansion within the existing right-of-way Governor also announces full review of all grade crossings involved in project to improve safety for local residents, motorists and pedestrians Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that his proposal to…

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2nd Proposal of Governor Cuomo’s 2016 Agenda: Transform and Expand Vital Infrastructure Downstate

By | LIRR Expansion Project, Press Release
LIRR to undergo major improvements – expanding along Main Line from Floral Park to Hicksville – to ease commuting and attract businesses and jobs Governor’s agenda also supports region’s airports, explores new transportation access proposals, and invests in the region’s assets Governor Cuomo unveiled the second signature proposal of his...
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LIRR to Undergo Major Improvements — Expanding Along Main Line from Floral Park to Hicksville Third Track Will Ease Commuting and Attract Businesses and Jobs

By | LIRR Expansion Project, Press Release
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today unveiled the second signature proposal of his 2016 agenda: a comprehensive plan to transform and expand vital infrastructure downstate and make critical investments in the region. Most notably, the proposal includes a major expansion and improvement project for the Long Island Rail Road. The Governor...
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