New Brunswick Train Station makeover project clears early hurdle
The Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA), in partnership with NJ Transit and the state Department of Transportation, has awarded a $7 million design contract to AECOM in the makeover of the New Brunswick Train Station
The project is bringing major renovations to the Northeast Corridor station, including the westbound and eastbound platforms; pedestrian transfer passages; the existing tunnel beneath the tracks; site work and landscaping; new waiting areas; entrance signage; trainway equipment; building equipment; vertical circulation elements and other vital site-related components.
The MCIA is spearheading the renovations, with the $7 million contract forming part of the $45 million investment funded by the state dedicated to rail station improvement through the Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund.
“This modernization will enhance accessibility to residents, researchers, patients, employees, students and visitors coming throughout the region,” MCIA Chairman James P. Nolan said in a statement. “New Brunswick is the heart of New Jersey, and we are committed to helping them reach their full potential as an economic powerhouse and destination.”
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“We are pleased to continue advancing this important infrastructure work at our New Brunswick Station with our partners at the MCIA,” NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin S. Corbett said in a statement. “These station improvements not only significantly improve the customer experience at the station, but they support our continued efforts to make public transit as accessible as possible for all those who depend on it for their everyday mobility.”
The MCIA is preparing the scope of the project and will manage the renovations. NJ Transit will manage the engineering and design firm and retain construction services, with the right to review and approve the project, according to the governor's office.
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“This transformative project marks another significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing the infrastructure that connects our community,” New Brunswick Mayor Jim Cahill said in a statement. “These improvements will not only elevate the travel experience for our residents and commuters, but also contribute to the continued growth and vitality of New Brunswick. Together, we build a future where our city continues to thrive, and our transportation hubs reflect the dynamic spirit of progress.”
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