10/31/2022
We welcome your feedback! The LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville includes a new third track, elimination of eight at-grade crossings, improvements to bridges, ADA enhancements at stations, and much more. The project also includes an innovative community scorecard program. MTA’s contractor is eligible for an award of up to $500,000 this quarter – based on your input. We invite you to participate in this program and provide your input on 3TC’s performance during Quarter 3 of 2022 (July 1 – September 30, 2022). Please access the survey in your web browser with the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3Q2022CommunityScorecard. If you do not have computer access and would like to participate, please call the 24/7 Community Hotline: (516) 203-4955.
This quarter’s deadline has been extended through Friday, November 4, 2022. Everyone over the age of 18 is eligible to submit one scorecard per quarter. We appreciate your participation!
10/19/2022
Construction of the LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville is nearing completion. MTA’s contractor is eligible for an award of up to $500,000 – based on your feedback! The Project’s innovative Community Scorecard Program was created to give residents, businesses, and commuters a direct voice in the Design-Builder’s performance evaluations.
We invite you to participate in this program and provide your input on 3TC’s performance during Quarter 3 of 2022 (July 1 – September 30, 2022). Please access the survey in your web browser with the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3Q2022CommunityScorecard. If you do not have computer access and would like to participate, please call the 24/7 Community Hotline: (516) 203-4955.
Your feedback helps determine whether 3TC earns the incentive payment for this quarter.
This quarter’s deadline has been extended through Friday, November 4, 2022. As a reminder, everyone over the age of 18 is eligible to submit one scorecard per quarter. We appreciate your participation!
07/05/2022
Your Voice Counts. Your Vote Matters.
The MTA LIRR Third Track project team invites residents, businesses, commuters, and other stakeholders to participate in this innovative, one-of-a-kind public outreach program. Each quarter, the public is invited to grade our contractor's performance and score its level of adherence to community commitments. A bonus of up to $500K depends on your input. We appreciate your participation! 🗳
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2q2022communityscorecard
05/19/2022
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/bridge-engineer-lesson-stem-day-lirr-mineola-middle-school-ore8yybt
Strength, stability, and smiles! The MTA LIRR Third Track team held a two-day workshop with 200+ fifth graders at Middle School to learn the principals of structural engineering and build a bridge. Students also watched time-lapse videos of the recent installation of the nearby Denton Ave Bridge.
Mineola 5th-graders get hands-on bridge-building lesson
Mineola Middle School students see what it takes to be a bridge engineer at an event with the Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project Management Team.
05/09/2022
Big day in the Village of Mineola, celebrating the new Mineola Harrison Ave Parking Garage. MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer, LIRR Interim President Catherine Rinaldi, and LIRR Expansion Project Executive Anthony Tufano were joined by Mayor Paul Pereira, Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori, and Trustee Paul Cusato. Just steps away from the Mineola LIRR station, the garage has 551 spaces with an elevator and Help Points throughout the facility.
05/05/2022
🎥ICYMI: Watch this video from last weekend's successful installation of the new Denton Ave Bridge along the Main Line. And follow the link below for epic photography!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjoitgCbbv8
https://new.mta.info/press-release/mta-completes-replacement-of-denton-ave-bridge-garden-city
MTA Video Release- Denton Avenue Bridge Replacement
For use by news media. Please contact MTA Media Relations at (212) 878-7440 for more information.
05/01/2022
How to install a new 1,400-ton rail bridge in a single weekend:
1. Remove third rail & track panels
2. Demo old bridge & excavate
3. Jack the U-structure 49 ft into position
4. Backfill the pit
5. Install new track panels, third rail, and ballast
6. Surface tracks & test signals
7. Run test trains
Thanks to the commuters for their patience & the neighbors for their cooperation.
04/30/2022
☀️The sun is up and work is underway along the Main Line. The new Denton Ave Bridge is being installed, with a crucial third track.
04/29/2022
Important Update on the LIRR Expansion Project:
Denton Avenue Bridge Installation and Work Along the Corridor – Friday, April 29th through Monday, May 2nd
04/28/2022
One last call for 1st Quarter Scorecards. We welcome your participation and feedback! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/1Q2022CommunityScorecard
Your Feedback Counts! Determine This Quarter’s Monetary Award (up to $500K)
Construction of the LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville continues to advance. MTA’s contractor is eligible for an award of up to $500,000 – based on your feedback. The 's innovative Community Scorecard Program was created to give residents, businesses, and commuters a direct voice in the Design-Builder’s performance evaluation. Incorporated Village of Floral Park, New York Inc. Village of Garden City, NY Village of Mineola Carle Place Civic Town of North Hempstead - Government
04/11/2022
Your Feedback Counts! Determine This Quarter’s Monetary Award (up to $500K)
Construction of the LIRR Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville continues to advance. MTA’s contractor is eligible for an award of up to $500,000 – based on your feedback. The 's innovative Community Scorecard Program was created to give residents, businesses, and commuters a direct voice in the Design-Builder’s performance evaluation. Incorporated Village of Floral Park, New York Inc. Village of Garden City, NY Village of Mineola Carle Place Civic Town of North Hempstead - Government