July 29th, 2008Phase 196th to 63rd    Phase 4

Houston to Hanover

63rd Street/Lexington Ave. Station

Phase 2125th to 96thPhase 3

d63rd to Houston

July 29th, 2008

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July 29th, 2008

AGENDA

• 86th Street Entrance Optionsp

• Alignment ChangesAlignment Changes

• 72nd Street Entrance Options72 Street Entrance Options

• Next Steps – NEPA Environmental e t Steps o e taAssessment (EA)

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86th Street Entrance

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86th Street Station – FEIS Plan

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10%

Ancillary

Ancillary

Platform

Entrance Entrance

Second Avenue

45%Entrance

andAncillary

Entrance Entrance

30%

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Entrance – Food Emporium Design

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M j t t l h i l di

2nd Avenue

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• Major structural changes, includingresidential areas

• High construction costs2 Avenue

Cavern below

Elevator

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Entrance 2 – Food Emporium Design

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Entrance – Food Emporium Design

86th

2nd ACavern below 2nd AvenueCavern below

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Entrance – Food Emporium Design

305 East 86th Street

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Entrance – Food Emporium DesignEXISTING BUILDING

305 East 86th Street

STREET LEVEL

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July 29th, 200807/29/08 Slide # 10

OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 OPTION 4

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OPTION 5 OPTION 6 OPTION 7

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Entrance – Option 1

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Issues

• Entrance in center of residential

2nd Avenue

86t

Cavern below

building entrance plaza

• Impacts swimming pool structurebelow Cavern belowbelow

Elevator

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Option 2Issues

• Cut and cover construction full hSt

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Cut and cover construction full width of 86th street

• Passenger visibility concerns 2nd Avenue

86t

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• Requires majority of ridership to cross 86th Street to access station

e ueCavern below

2 escalators

2 escalators

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Option 3

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Issues

• One-way entrance

2nd Avenue

86t

Cavern below

• Entrance structurally too close to station

• Queues block sidewalks e ueCavern below

1 escalatorElevators

• Passenger visibility concerns

2 escalators

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Option 4Issues

• Doesn’t meet passenger demand

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• Passenger visibility concerns• Queue blocks sidewalk

86t

Cavern below 2nd AvenueCavern below e ue

2 escalators

Elevator

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Option 5: Elevator Only Entrance

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Issues

• Requires 15 Residential and 4

86th

87thCommercial takings

• Majority of riders have to cross 86th Street

2nd AvenueCavern below

5 ElevatorsEmergency

Egress

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Option 6: 85th Street Entrance

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Issues

86th

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• Underpinning of buildings• Blocks entrance to apartment building

2nd Avenue• Long, underground passageway• Additional underground easements

would be required

Cavern below

• 22 Residential & 3 Commercial Takings

Mined Entrance

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Option 7: Proposed Entrance

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Summary:

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• Cut and cover construction north half of 86th Street

• Bump-out on both sides of 86th Street2nd AvenueCavern below

Elevator

• Provides entrance close to 2nd Ave fornorthern riders

• Provide closer entrance for riders from east2 escalators

2 escalators

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July 29th, 2008

Proposed 86th Street Sidewalk Entrance

86th Street

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July 29th, 2008

Proposed 86th Street Sidewalk Entrance

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July 29th, 200807/29/08 Slide # 20

OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 OPTION 4

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OPTION 5 OPTION 6 OPTION 7

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Next Steps:

NEPA ENVIRONMENTAL NEPA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

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July 29th, 2008

NEPA Environmental Assessment (EA)

• EA to analyze effects of proposed entrance modificationsmodifications

o Construction-related effectso Permanent effects

• Effects to be compared to those identified in the Second Avenue Subway Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)Statement (FEIS)

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July 29th, 2008

Key Topics to Evaluated in EA • Land Use• Neighborhood Character• Visual and Aesthetic Considerations• Displacement and Relocationp• Historic and Archaeological Resources• Effects on TrafficEffects on Traffic • Effects on Bus Operations• Pedestrian ConditionsPedestrian Conditions• Air Quality• Noise and Vibration• Noise and Vibration

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Next Steps:July 29th, 2008

• FTA approval of track alignment changes• Commence public outreach at CB8 meeting on• Commence public outreach at CB8 meeting on

July 29th, 2008• Prepare Environmental Assessment (EA) for both 72ndPrepare Environmental Assessment (EA) for both 72nd

and 86th entrance options• Submit EA to FTA in Fall of 2008• FTA completes review of EA• Publish EA • Comments on EA at Public Meeting

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July 29th, 2008

PROPOSED REVISIONSPROPOSED REVISIONSTO TRACK ALIGNMENT

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July 29th, 2008

3-Track Alignment

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July 29th, 2008

Proposed 2-Track Alignment

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July 29th, 2008Proposed 2-Track Cross-Section(Track proposals assume FTA will approve MTA’s proposed 2 track alignment)

2nd Ave

100ft70ft

North

East

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72nd Street Entrance

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July 29th, 2008

72nd Street Station – FEIS Plan

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71st

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72nd

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73rd

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68th

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69th

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Platforms

Entrance 2

Entrance 1

Entrance 3

NORTH

30%35%

EntranceAncillary

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July 29th, 2008

Entrance Options for 72nd Street

• CVS Design OptionCVS Design Option

• Sidewalk Entrance

• Opportunities Created by Alignment Change

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July 29th, 2008

Entrance – CVS Design2nd Avenue NORTHCavern below

305 E 72nd St

Widened Sidewalks

72nd Street

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July 29th, 2008

CVS Entrance Design – Ownership issues

2nd Ave2nd Avenue

CVS storage (McArthur Properties) Area

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305 East 72nd Street Condo Area

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Ownership spaces inside 305E72nd Street basement

72nd Street

Basement Level

basement

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July 29th, 2008

CVS Entrance Design – Site visit

Super S

Gas Meter

CVS 2nd A

Electric

Store Rm

Meter Rm

Store Storage

2nd Avenue

Electric Meter Room

Basement Level

Service Entrance @ grade

Laundry

Basement Level

Widened Sidewalks

Enlarged plan inside 305E72nd Street

Steam rooms

72nd Street Enlarged plan inside 305E72nd Street72 Street

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July 29th, 2008

CVS Entrance Design – Site visit

Super S

Gas Meter

CVS

Electric

Store Rm

Meter Rm

Store Storage

Electric Meter RoomElectric Meter Room

Laundry

Gas Meter Rm

Service Entrance @ grade

Laundry

Enlarged plan inside 305E72nd Street

Steam rooms

Steam rooms Service Entrance Super Store Rm Enlarged plan inside 305E72nd Streetp

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July 29th, 2008

72nd Street Station Proposed Plan Ancillary 2

69th 70th 71st 72nd

Ancillary 1 Entrance 2

2nd Avenue 2nd Avenue

Entrance 1 Proposed Entrance 3

Elevator

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July 29th, 2008Entrance – Proposed Sidewalk Entrance

2nd AvenueCavern below

305 E 72nd St 311 E 72nd St

315 E 72

Elevator location

NORTH

72nd Street

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July 29th, 2008Entrance – Proposed Sidewalk Entrance

72nd Street North East of 2nd Ave72nd Street North East of 2nd Ave

2nd Avenue2nd Avenue

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July 29th, 2008

Elevator - SE Corner of 72nd Street

72nd72nd

71st71st

70th70th

69th69th

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July 29th, 2008

Elevator - SE Corner of 72nd Street - section

72nd StreetSection looking westSection looking west

Steam transmission main

Con Ed exclusion zone25’-0”

62’-0”

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July 29th, 2008

Elevator - SE Corner of 72nd Street - section

72nd StreetSection looking westSection looking west

Move Elevator location to center of sidewalk

Steam transmission main

Con Ed exclusion zone25’-0”

62’-0”

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July 29th, 200807/29/08 Slide # 42

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Option 1

Entrance 23 EscalatorsIssues:

2nd AVECavern Below

Entrance 3El t l

• Additional residential (3) and Commercial (2) Takings

d2nd Ave

Elevators only• Majority of riders have to cross 72nd Street

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Option 1

72nd

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East 72nd Street – Option 1

72nd72nd

71st71st

70th70th

69th69th

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Entrance – Option 1 (Elevator Only)

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ENTRANCE 2

Cavern below 2nd AveCavern below 2nd Ave

Elevators

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Elevators

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Entrance – Option 1 (Elevator Only)

72nd72nd

71st71st

70th70th

69th69th

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Option 2

Issues: Entrance 23 Escalators

• Not enough sidewalk width

• Does not meet minimum level of service 2nd AVECavern Below Entrance 3

2 Escalators2nd Ave

• Entrance cavern close to station cavern

• Increase cut and cover in 2nd Ave

2 Elevators

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Option 2

72nd

St

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Option 3

Issue:Entrance 23 Escalators

• Cut & Cover on 72nd street

2nd AVECavern BelowCavern Below

2nd Ave

Entrance 32 Escalators

2 Elevators72

Option 3

Entrance 32 Escalators

2nd

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Option 4

Issues:

Entrance 23 Escalators

• Not enough sidewalk width

• Entrance cavern close to station cavern

Entrance 32 Escalators2nd AVE

Cavern Below

2 Elevators2nd Ave

Entrance cavern close to station cavern

• Extensive cut & cover on 72nd St Entrance 32 Escalators

2 Elevators

72n

Option 4

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Option 5

Issue:Entrance 23 Escalators

• Into 305 East 72nd Street wholly within “CVS” space

2nd AVECavern Below

Entrance 33 St i t St

2nd Ave2 Elevators

3 Stairs to St.e

772nd

St

Option 5

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Option 6

Entrance 23 Escalators

Issues:

• Rush hour regulations on 2nd AVECavern BelowEntrance 3

2 Elevators2 Escalators

Entrance 32 Escalators

Rush hour regulations on traffic lane

• Not enough sidewalk widthE t l t• Entrance cavern close to station cavern

722nd

St

Option 6

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Option 7Entrance 23 Escalators

Issues:

• Cannot fit all requirements into building lot2nd AVE

Cavern BelowEntrance 32 Elevators3 Escalators

2nd Ave• Cannot fit all requirements into building lot

• Clash with steam transmission main

3 Escalators

72n

Option 7

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Option 8Issues:

• Insufficient space in Falk building site for

Entrance 24 Escalators

Insufficient space in Falk building site for additional escalator

• Riders will have to cross 2nd Ave 2nd AVE

Cavern Below

Widen Crosswalks2nd Ave

No Entrance 32 Elevators

Widen Crosswalks

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Option 8

72nd

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July 29th, 200807/29/08 Slide # 54

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Next Steps:

NEPA ENVIRONMENTAL NEPA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

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July 29th, 2008

NEPA Environmental Assessment (EA)

• EA to analyze effects of proposed entrance modificationsmodifications

o Construction-related effectso Permanent effects

• Effects to be compared to those identified in the Second Avenue Subway Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)Statement (FEIS)

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July 29th, 2008

Key Topics to Evaluated in EA • Land Use• Neighborhood Character• Visual and Aesthetic Considerations• Displacement and Relocationp• Historic and Archaeological Resources• Effects on TrafficEffects on Traffic • Effects on Bus Operations• Pedestrian ConditionsPedestrian Conditions• Air Quality• Noise and Vibration• Noise and Vibration

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Next Steps:July 29th, 2008

• FTA approval of track alignment changes• Commence public outreach at CB8 meeting on• Commence public outreach at CB8 meeting on

July 29th, 2008• Prepare Environmental Assessment (EA) for both 72ndPrepare Environmental Assessment (EA) for both 72nd

and 86th entrance options• Submit EA to FTA in Fall of 2008• FTA completes review of EA• Publish EA • Comments on EA at Public Meeting

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