Snow buildup on Queens walkways hinders mobility for some
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After the borough saw nearly a foot of snow and as businesses, drivers and residents began to shovel, crosswalk medians across Queens Boulevard were still buried.
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Critics say 34th Ave Open Street blocks off disabled and elderly
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“We are not against Open Streets, we just want it to work for everyone in the neighborhood.”
Candidates urge NYC to exempt accessibility costs from matching funds spending cap
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“Making our campaigns accessible and inclusive to all New Yorkers should not feel like a luxury cost.”
Read MoreElevators open at 103-year-old Astoria Boulevard Station
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“Today’s achievement is a step forward for all transit passengers.”
Read MoreDe Blasio taps Ozone Park native, Paralympic athlete for MTA Board
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"To be the only person with a self-disclosed disability currently on the MTA Board is an important responsibility that I will not take lightly.”
Read MoreQueens bus redesign draft prioritizes Jamaica and Flushing routes
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The plan also promises to boost Queens bus speeds, streamline routes and better connect commuters with key destinations.
Read MoreA memorable year on the roads and rails
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Check out some of the stories that shaped the transit system serving 2.3 million Queens residents.
Read MoreFive more Queens subway stations will become ADA accessible
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The stations join six other Queens subway stations slated for accessibility improvements under the 2020-2024 Capital Plan.
Read MoreInaccessible Sunnyside subway stations await MTA Capital Plan
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All of Sunnyside’s subway stations are currently inaccessible to people in wheelchairs.
Read MoreBP candidate Constantinides says city must “do better” with borough accessibility
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Constantinides said he has a three-point plan for fixing Queens’ accessibility issues.
Read MoreQueens LIRR stations are inaccessible and in disrepair, comptroller tells MTA
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Currently, only five LIRR stations in Brooklyn and Queens are fully ADA accessible.
Read MoreJudge derails MTA’s dismissal of disability discrimination case
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The majority of the MTA’s 472 subway stations are currently inaccessible for people with disabilities.
Read MoreDisability rights advocates allege ADA violations in lawsuit against MTA
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“The MTA’s actions clearly demonstrate that they value amenities like Wi-Fi over serving passengers with disabilities.”
Read MoreA Century-Old Astoria Blvd. Station Is Closing for Nine Months
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The station, which first opened in February 1902, served more than 13,000 Astoria commuters per day in 2017 but it lacks ADA accessibility.
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