New York Construction Report staff writer
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will host a series of open houses to provide detailed information about the Interborough Express (IBX) project. The first will take place March 27 at the Queens Public Library in Ridgewood, Queens, from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In October, the MTA released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit consultant bids to begin the preliminary engineering phase of the IBX, which is expected to take approximately two years. Construction of the project will depend on full approval and funding as part of the MTA’s proposed 2025-2029 Capital Plan.
The MTA says the “transformative project” will create a faster, more reliable, and frequent public transit connection across the two boroughs.
At the open houses, attendees can expect a brief presentation followed by an exhibition of informational posters that outline key components of the IBX project. MTA representatives will be available to answer questions and engage with the public, offering an opportunity for direct dialogue and feedback.
“The Interborough Express will give Brooklyn and Queens the fast, reliable, and frequent public transit connection they deserve,” said Jamie Torres-Springer, President of MTA Construction & Development. “This project will transform mobility in New York’s two largest boroughs, and we can’t wait to share our ideas with the New Yorkers who will benefit from it.”
The following sessions are also scheduled:
- April 3: South Shore High School, Canarsie, Brooklyn, 6 to 8 p.m.
- April 22: Maimonides Medical Center, Borough Park, Brooklyn, 6 to 8 p.m.
- May 8: Renaissance Charter School, Jackson Heights, Queens, 6 to 8 p.m.
Meetings are part of the MTA’s ongoing outreach campaign, which has already included more than 35 meetings with elected officials, stakeholders, and members of the public. The MTA has also previously held three virtual and five in-person open houses.
The Interborough Express will connect neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Queens to 17 subway lines, 51 current bus routes, and the Long Island Rail Road at the East New York Station. Once completed, the project is expected to reduce travel times significantly within and between the two boroughs, with an estimated 115,000 riders using the line each weekday.
For more information, visit the MTA’s official website or follow their social media channels.
