Everything you need to know about the impending repairs to the subway station
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L Train Shutdown: News and Updates on the MTA's Plans
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July 15, 2019
MTA plans cuts to L train service in Brooklyn on nights and weekends
The service cuts are part of the MTA’s larger repairs to the Canarsie Tunnel
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April 26, 2019
The L train “slowdown” begins today: What you need to know
Everything you need to know about the 15-month closure of service between Brooklyn and Manhattan.
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April 24, 2019
NYC will limit private cars on 14th Street during L train ‘slowdown’
Private cars will not be allowed on 14th Street except in limited cases
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April 23, 2019
Is NYC ready for the L train ‘slowdown’? Transit advocates weigh in
The short answer? Not really.
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April 19, 2019
The L train “slowdown” begins in a week—here’s what we do (and don’t) know about the project
How much will it cost? What’s happening with buses? And will it really be okay?
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February 4, 2019
L train shutdown’s extra buses would be boon for Staten Island, pols say
The vehicles can ‘stop the plague of no-show buses’ that vexes Staten Islanders daily.
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January 14, 2019
MTA schedules emergency public meeting to discuss Cuomo’s L train shutdown plan
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 15
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January 9, 2019
Cuomo’s new L train plan will get independent review, says Byford
The NYCT president said he will not be "steamrolled" into rushing a review of the suddenly-announced plan
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January 4, 2019
L train shutdown: Will alternative transportation improvements survive?
NYC should still move forward with cycling network, transit service, and pedestrian safety improvements developed to mitigate the shutdown—even if it never happens
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January 4, 2019
The L train shutdown is no more: Transit advocates weigh in
"Subway riders are sick of being lied to and jerked around"
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January 3, 2019
Cuomo, citing new design, calls off full L train shutdown
The MTA may opt for a "new and innovative" design instead
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December 14, 2018
Cuomo tours L train tunnel, seeking ‘best way’ to do repairs
"I need, personally, to feel confident in that decision"
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December 4, 2018
Demand for Williamsburg rentals dips ahead of L train shutdown
Williamsburg is the only New York neighborhood that saw a decrease in rental demand over the past year.
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October 25, 2018
How New Yorkers will get around during the L train shutdown
Commuting alternatives during the 15-month shutdown included buses, ferries, and scooters.
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October 22, 2018
MTA will boost service on 7 subway lines during L train shutdown
The agency is planning for an additional 1,000 roundtrips every week during the shutdown.
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October 17, 2018
Why biking is critical for surviving the L train shutdown
Cycling is a small but important part of the larger L train mitigation plans
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October 10, 2018
Buses are the key to making the L train shutdown work—are they ready?
In many ways, the MTA’s replacement buses are the key to making the whole L train plan work
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October 4, 2018
New details emerge for MTA’s L train shutdown ferries
Bigger boats, preliminary schedules, and more
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September 25, 2018
Where should you move to avoid the L train shutdown?
Check out eight alternatives to the Brooklyn neighborhoods that will bear the brunt of the L-pocalypse.
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September 20, 2018
MTA will get larger ferry boats for L train shutdown route
The agency is aiming to increase capacity size on ferry boats from 149 to 240 passengers.
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September 13, 2018
MTA will roll out temporary bus route in Canarsie during L train shutdown
The agency has announced plans to introduce the L5 to mitigate the affects of the 15-month shutdown.
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September 12, 2018
New City Council legislation may make L train shutdown less painful
The legislation passed today calls for e-buses, information centers for the shutdown in both boroughs, and more
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August 9, 2018
Williamsburg rent prices keep dropping ahead of L train shutdown
Rent prices within the neighborhood have declined to 2015 levels, while inventory is up 25 percent from last year.
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August 7, 2018
L train riders will contend with 15 weekend closures ahead of April shutdown
There will be no service between Manhattan and Brooklyn for 15 weekends before the April 2019 Canarsie tunnel closure.