Lower Manhattan Recovery Transportation Projects
To date, the FTA has approved $4.25 billion in order to fund the major projects listed below. Most of those funds were obligated in major grant actions that were announced by Secretary Mineta on December 3, 2003 and July 12, 2005. ( Press Release) These projects include the World Trade Center Permanent PATH Terminal, the Fulton Street Transit Center, the South Ferry Terminal Station, World Trade Center Site Security Center, and the Route 9A/West Street and Promenade South project.
The World Trade Permanent PATH Terminal The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and the FTA have signed a construction agreement which makes up to $2.201 billion in federal funding available for the World Trade Center Permanent PATH Terminal. The terminal will serve the PATH subway system, which provides service to commuters between New York and New Jersey. This project also includes expansion of platform capacity as well as pedestrian connections to the Fulton Street Transit Center to the east and to the World Financial Center and the World Financial Center Ferry Terminal under Route 9A (West Street) to the west. The Port Authority has engaged the services of renowned architect Santiago Calatrava to design the World Trade Center Permanent PATH Terminal that will be integrated into the World Trade Center site. When completed, the terminal is estimated to serve more than 80,000 PATH riders daily.
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Project Schedule |
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Grant Awarded |
December 16, 2003 |
Completion of Environmental Review Process |
June 2005 |
Start of Construction |
Early 2006 |
Completion of Construction |
June 30, 2011 | |
Fulton Street Transit Center The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the FTA have signed a construction agreement which makes up to $847 million in federal funding available for the Fulton Street Transit Center. This project is a multi-level complex of stations that serve 12 different subway lines and over 275,000 daily commuter trips. The existing maze of narrow ramps, stairs and platforms will be transformed into a more spacious and rational configuration, allowing for easier transfers and better access from street level. A new transit hall will provide visual orientation to the subway system. The Fulton Street Transit Center will also have a direct link to the new PATH Terminal and the World Trade Center site. To learn more about the project, please go to the project's webpage http://www.mta.info/capconstr/fstc/index.html.
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Project Schedule |
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Grant Awarded |
December 2003 |
Completion of Environmental Review Process |
November 2004 |
Start of Construction |
July 2005 |
Completion of Construction |
June 2009 | |
South Ferry Terminal Station
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the FTA have signed a construction agreement which makes $420 million in federal funding available for the South Ferry Terminal Station, the last station at the southern end of the 1 subway line in Manhattan. The terminal will replace the functionally obsolete station under Battery Park that serves Staten Island Ferry riders. The project will convert the single track, five-car loop station into a three-track, 10-car, stub end two-platform terminal with new access for disabled riders and better connections to the renovated Staten Island ferry terminal and the R and W subway lines. To learn more, please go to the project's webpage at: http://www.mta.info/capconstr/sft/index.html.
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Project Schedule |
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Grant Awarded |
December 2003 |
Completion of Environmental Review Process |
August 2004 |
Start of Construction |
March 2005 |
Completion of Construction |
August 2008 |
World Trade Center Vehicular Security Center and Tour Bus Parking Facility
The FTA has awarded a $478 million grant to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) for the construction of a vehicle security-screening center for the World Trade Center site. The security center will screen all vehicles for security threats and will be a vital component to the World Trade Center Master Plan. It will also provide parking for tour buses. This project is currently in preliminary engineering and nearing completion of the environmental review process.
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Project Schedule |
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Grant Awarded |
July 2005 |
Completion of Environmental Review Process |
January 2007 |
Start of Construction |
April 2007 |
Completion of Construction |
January 2010 | |
Route 9A/West Street Reconstruction
FTA has approved $287.3 million for reconstruction of Route 9A/West Street by the New York State Department of Transportation. This project will rebuild the major north-south arterial roadway in Lower Manhattan between Chambers Street and Battery Place, with the southern end of the project known as Promenade South. The project will improve pedestrian circulation through the area and will help to make nearby parks and neighborhood destinations more accessible by incorporating urban design features and amenities. The eastern sidewalk will be widened where feasible to improve accessibility, provide street trees, and add aesthetic enhancements. On the west side, along the new Promenade and adjacent to Battery Park City, a series of unique urban spaces are envisioned and are being developed for varied uses by community members and visitors alike.
Project Schedule (for Promenade South Project) |
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FTA and FHWA signed MOA making funds available |
June 2004 |
Start of Construction |
October 2004 |
Completion of Construction |
December 2006 |
Project Schedule (for WTC Segment of Route 9A) |
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FTA and FHWA signed MOA making funds available |
July 2005 |
Start of Construction |
April 2007 |
Completion of Construction |
June 2009 |
Lower Manhattan Construction Command Center
FTA has awarded a $6.4 million grant to the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation for the start-up and operation of the Lower Manhattan Construction Command Center. The Governor of New York and the Mayor of New York City created the command center by executive order to coordinate and oversee the large number of construction projects planned for Lower Manhattan. The command center will bring together private developers, public agencies, utilities, businesses, and resident representatives to implement strategies to minimize the impact of construction on all those who live, work, and visit in Lower Manhattan.
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Grant Awarded |
October 2005 |
Expiration of the Executive Order |
December 2010 |
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Lower Manhattan Recovery Office Chronology |
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September 11, 2001 |
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Terrorist attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Pennsylvania
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September 18, 2001 |
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Congress passed Public Law 107-38 providing funds for response and recovery
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January 10, 2002 |
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Congress passed Public Law 107-117 providing funds for security, capital investments, and ferry projects
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June 20, 2002 |
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Members of the Federal Task Force to Rebuild New York City signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining streamlined environmental coordination and review procedures
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August 2, 2002 |
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Congress passed Public Law 107-206 providing $4.55 billion for the rebuilding of transportation infrastructure in Lower Manhattan
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February 6, 2003 |
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Governor Pataki signed a letter requesting funds for 3 projects: World Trade Center Permanent PATH Terminal, South Ferry Terminal Station, and Fulton Street Transit Center
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March 28, 2003 |
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Introduced Risk Management Approach to Project Management
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April 16, 2003 |
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Awarded $11.4 million grant to New York City DOT for the West Midtown Ferry Terminal
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June 18, 2003 |
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Awarded $50 million grant for preliminary engineering for the Fulton Street Transit Center
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July 31, 2003 |
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Awarded $35.625 million grant to New Jersey Transit for Hoboken Ferry Terminal
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August 21, 2003 |
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Awarded $4.83 million grant to NYSERDA for study of clean fuels for ferries
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August 21, 2003 |
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Awarded $172,000 grant to Rutgers University for evaluation of NYSERDA research
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September 3, 2003 |
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Environmental Analysis Framework signed by Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Port Authority and New York State DOT
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September 24, 2003 |
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Awarded $2.375 million grant to New Jersey DOT for Colgate/Sussex Ferry Facility
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December 3, 2003 |
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Amended grant for Fulton Street Transit Center to total $750 million for design and construction
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December 3, 2003 |
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Awarded $400 million grant for South Ferry Terminal Station
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December 16, 2003 |
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Awarded $1.7 billion grant for World Trade Center Permanent PATH Terminal
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December 17, 2003 |
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Governor Pataki signed a letter requesting funds for Promenade South segment of Route 9A/West Street project
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January 23, 2004 |
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Signed Highlands Ferry Project environmental Categorical Exclusion
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February 18, 2004 |
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Signed Project Development Agreements for South Ferry Terminal Station and the Fulton Street Transit Center
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February 20, 2004 |
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Signed Project Development Agreement for World Trade Center Permanent PATH Terminal
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May 21, 2004 |
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Signed Categorical Exclusion for parts of Fulton Street Transit Center project
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June 18, 2004 |
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Signed Memorandum of Agreement with FHWA to make $87.3 million available for Promenade South & Rt. 9A Project
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August 10, 2004 |
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Signed Programmatic Agreement for the South Ferry Terminal outlining approach to preserving historic resources
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August 20, 2004 |
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Awarded $9.5 million grant to NYC DOT for East River Ferry Landings Projects
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August 30, 2004 |
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Signed environmental Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for South Ferry Terminal Station project
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November 22, 2004 |
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Signed environmental Record of Decision for Fulton Street Transit Center project
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January 10, 2005 |
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Awarded $9.5 million grant to Union County, NJ for the Elizabeth Ferry Terminal project
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February 11, 2005 |
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Signed Construction Agreement with the MTA for the South Ferry project. This agreement caps federal funding for the project at $420 million, and commits the project sponsor to completing the project by May 31, 2008
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April 19, 2005 |
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Signed Memorandum of Agreement (Section 106) for World Trade Center Permanent PATH Terminal |
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May 13, 2005 |
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Published Final Environmental Impact Statement for World Trade Center Permanent PATH Terminal |
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June 3, 2005 |
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Received Governor Pataki's request letter for additional funding for the World Trade Center Site Security Center, WTC East and West Bathtubs |
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June 29, 2005 |
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Signed Record of Decision for World Trade Center Permanent PATH Terminal |
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July 7, 2005 |
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Awarded $478 million grant to PANYNJ for World Trade Center Site Security Center |
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July 7, 2005 |
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Awarded $221 million grant amendment to PANYNJ for the World Trade Center Permanent PATH Terminal |
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August 30, 2005 |
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Official groundbreaking ceremony by MTA for the Fulton Street Transit Center project |
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September 6, 2005 |
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Official groundbreaking ceremony by PANYNJ for the World Trade Center Permanent PATH Terminal |
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October 5, 2005 |
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Awarded $5 million grant to Lower Manhattan Development Corporation for the start-up and operation of the Lower Manhattan Construction Command Center |
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October 27, 2005 |
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Signed Construction Agreement with the MTA for the Fulton Street Transit Center project. This agreement caps federal funding for the project at $847 million, and commits the project sponsor to completing the project by July 31, 2010 |
November 30, 2005 |
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Awarded $1.2 million grant amendment to Lower Manhattan Development Corporation for the Lower Manhattan Construction Command Center. |
April 5, 2006 |
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Signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Federal Highway Administration related to the oversight and funding ($200 million in LMRO funds) of Route 9A WTC Promenade project. |
April 20, 2006 |
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Signed a historic preservation Memorandum of Agreement covering the World Trade Center Vehicular Security Center pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. |
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April 25, 2006
January 24, 2007
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Signed Construction Agreement with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for the World Trade Center PATH Terminal project. This agreement caps total project cost at $2.5 billion, and commits the project sponsor to completing the project by April 30, 2012 or earlier.
Signed Construction Agreement with New York State Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of Route 9A/West Street from West Thames Street to Chambers Street. This agreement caps the FTA funding for this segment at $228 million, and commits the project sponsor to completing the project by January 13, 2011 or earlier. |
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Updated: 3/1/2007