Since the approval of the third track project last year, MTA officials have wasted no time in rolling out plans across the 9.8-mile stretch from Floral Park to Hicksville.
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The Main Street grade crossing in the Village of Mineola is one of seven street-level crossings along the LIRR Main Line to be eliminated as part of the LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville. Currently, the Main Street grade crossing poses a safety risk to drivers, pedestrians and LIRR customers; contributes to noise and air pollution; and is responsible for lengthy commutes for both drivers and LIRR customers. Specifically, in Mineola at Main Street, grade crossing gates are in the down position as much as 53 percent of the time in the AM and PM peak hour periods. The need for grade crossing elimination is further illustrated by the fact that there was a total of six fatal crashes at grade crossing locations in the LIRR Main Line corridor between 2007 to 2017.
In consultation with the Village of Mineola, vehicular traffic across the LIRR tracks will be permanently closed. A pedestrian bridge with elevators will be constructed over the tracks. Vehicular traffic will be diverted to the nearby Mineola Boulevard or Willis Avenue, both within a quarter-mile from Main Street. The proposed design includes installation of a traffic circle developed in coordination with the Village.
This reconstructed grade crossing was designed in conjunction with the Village of Mineola and will enhance safety and provide for a quieter and more livable community along the railroad. The elimination of the Main Street grade crossing is part of the LIRR Expansion Project to strengthen the reliability of LIRR infrastructure and ultimately support the growth and development of Long Island.
“Since the 1940s, people talked about adding a third track and modernizing the Main Line corridor – and now we’re actually doing it.” – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Forty percent of LIRR riders pass through the LIRR’s congested Main Line. That’s one among many reasons why the project to modernize…
In the wake of an incident involving GPS confusion, ABC News’ Gio Benitez brings tips on how to stay safe while traveling on the roads this holiday weekend.
WOODBURY –The Long Island Rail Road says it’s rolling out safety upgrades at rail crossings to curb the growing problem of motorists driving onto train tracks due to GPS confusion. The railroad says GPS navigation apps can sometimes mix up drivers at night or in bad weather, causing them to…
The Long Island Rail Road plans safety upgrades at all of its nearly 300 grade crossings this year to address the growing problem of motorists confused by GPS directions driving onto train tracks. The enhancements include roadside striping that extends over tracks, and reflective devices designed to more clearly identify…
Mineola is considered one of the healthiest housing markets in New York State, according to a new study by SmartAsset, a Manhattan-based financial technology company. The study ranked nearly 160 of the state’s communities on the health of their housing markets by looking at the average number of years residents…
Historic Project Will Improve Railroad Infrastructure, Eliminate Seven Street-Level Railroad Crossings, Improve Railroad Bridges, Add Third Track to Busiest LIRR Corridor The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board on Wednesday approved a design-build contract with 3rd Track Constructors (3TC), to complete the design and construction of the crucial Long Island Rail Road...
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a historic $5.6 billion transformation of the Long Island Rail Road to strengthen the region’s transportation infrastructure and usher in a new era of economic growth. After 70 years of stagnation, all 100 transformative LIRR capital projects are moving forward, including the Main Line…
