Maloney and NYC Pols to Keep a Close Eye on MTA Construction Progres

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Today, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer, New York City Council Member Ben Kallos (District 5), and Vice President of Communications for the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Laura Bucko provided an update on the progress of the Second Avenue Subway. A new report from Maloney shows the project is now 83.4% completed. The report includes updates on 4 stations (ranging between 44% and 89% complete), 12 station entrances (all in progress), 8 ancillary buildings (all above ground), 25 escalators, and 16 elevators. It also notes that delivery of 22,000 linear feet of track will be complete by the end of June, and that 40% of the track (8,780 feet) has been installed.

"In May 2014, the MTA reported that the project was 65% finished -- and it's now more than 83% complete. That's good news, but they have a lot more to do if they are going to finish it by December 2016," said Congresswoman Maloney. "I want to make sure they meet their target. I believe the best way to ensure that they do so is by keep a close eye on their progress. With transportation construction, time really is money. If the project goes long, costs will go up."

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