USANewsOnline.Com Desk, Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced she secured $1 million in funds for repairs at the Forest Hills Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station in Queens, in the City Terminal Zone, as part of the historic bipartisan omnibus appropriations agreement for Fiscal Year 2022.
The project will address repairs needed at the station including replacement of deteriorated platforms and helping to make the station more ADA accessible. Due to the historic design of the station, New York's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will be consulted for the design improvements.
“Our public transportation system is the backbone of the region’s economy and is an important part of our outer boroughs’ infrastructure that is vital in getting Forest Hills residents around the city,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Upgrading New York City’s infrastructure has been a key focus of mine, and these funds will help improve not only service for residents who use this major Queens transit hub on a daily basis, but also the borough’s quality of life.” Press Release.