Syosset, NY
Long Island Rail Road Syosset Station Design
Client: MTA Long Island Rail Road
Our Role: Design
Communities across Long Island are being transformed as part of the $150 million Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Enhanced Station Initiative (ESI). The program involves upgrading rail stations to enrich the customer experience and support the economic development of Long Island and the region. The village of Syosset, on the LIRR’s Port Jefferson Branch, has seen its station completely rebuilt as part of the ESI program. Improvements at the Syosset Station were designed to reflect the history and character of the community while significantly enhancing the station environment for 6,000 travelers each weekday.
GFT was selected as the designer of record to rebuild the Syosset Station and modernize four other LIRR facilities. In this role, our firm led station improvement design and rebranding as well as construction oversight services, delivering the project on time and on budget under an aggressive schedule.
Key Features
- Digital displays, CCTV cameras, improved signage, new rest rooms, and other modern amenities enhance passenger comfort, safety, and convenience.
- Accessibility upgrades ensure compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
- Permanent art installation enhances station aesthetics and reflects community history.
Outcomes
- Enhanced travel experience for 6,000 customers each weekday.
- Station design reflects the local community’s character and history.
- Improved wayfinding aids navigation of the station and rail system.
- On-time delivery strengthens public support for enhancement program.
- Diamond Award, 2019, American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) New York, Engineering Excellence Awards.
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