The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently released revised replacement plans for the world’s busiest bus station. The $10 billion new Midtown Bus Terminal will replace the 73-year-old out of sorts terminal for more reliable bus service between New York and New Jersey.
The revised replacement will be fit for the 21st century and meet the 2040-2050 commuter growth. The three-part building plan will result in a brand new 2.1 million square foot main terminal, new ramps for the Lincoln Tunnel and a separate storage and staging building. It will be net-zero emissions, servicing NYC’s electric bus fleet.
“Millions of New Yorkers rely on the Midtown Bus Terminal every year, and this plan reflects a bold vision to make this facility a world-class transit hub…we are advancing the revised project plan, which will create a more spacious and welcoming environment for passengers throughout the terminal,” said New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
If all goes well with the proposal, there will be a central main entrance to the new Midtown Bus Terminal, additional street-level retail, a multi-story indoor atrium and open public space, plus, a permanent closure on a sector of 41st Street between Eighth and Ninth avenues. 6,0000 union construction jobs will be created for the entire project.
“A magnificent new Midtown Bus Terminal cuts to the core of the Port Authority’s mission by knitting together New Jersey and New York to create an even stronger, more economically vital and easily accessible region,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. “We are replacing what’s been a commuters’ nightmare for decades with what will be a beautiful, efficient new bus terminal that will be the world-class gateway our region deserves.”
The proposed terminal’s draft of environmental impact statement by the FTA has considered feedback from various stakeholders including commuters, local community boards and elected officials in both New York and New Jersey. Following its issuance, a 45-day public comment period will take place, before the FTA publishes a final environmental impact statement.
Beyond improving the commuter experience for over 200,000 people that use the Midtown Bus Terminal every weekday, the project will support the surrounding community with added capacity for curbside inter-city buses, new retail amenities, new open space, more visually pleasing facades, etc. Overall, the new terminal is expected to reach final completion by 2032.
Find more details on the project for the replacement Midtown Bus Terminal here.