Under two design‑build contracts – one with Judlau Contracting, Inc. and another with Tully Construction Co. – STV served as lead designer for accessibility upgrades at 10 stations across the New York City Subway and Staten Island Railway networks. These improvements support the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) ongoing effort to modernize one of the nation’s oldest transit systems and bring stations closer to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
What challenges did STV address?
Many stations selected for upgrades are nearly a century old and were built long before accessibility standards existed. Each location presented unique structural constraints, limited space and varied passenger circulation patterns. Integrating elevators, ramps, modified platforms and compliant signage into historic and heavily trafficked facilities required tailored engineering solutions and coordination across multiple disciplines.
What solutions did STV deliver?
STV led the integrated design‑build approach, providing architectural, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical and ADA expertise. The team delivered station‑specific accessibility upgrades while ensuring the new work blended seamlessly with existing conditions. Enhancements also included improved finishes, wayfinding and lighting to create a more consistent, modern appearance aligned with broader MTA systemwide improvements. STV’s approach maintained design cohesion across locations while meeting operational and aesthetic goals.
How does this project benefit the community?
The upgraded stations expand accessibility for riders with disabilities, seniors, families with strollers and travelers with luggage – improving equity across the nation’s largest transit system. Each improvement strengthens station safety, enhances passenger flow and helps create a more usable, modern transportation network.
Key stats and accolades
- 10 ADA‑enhanced stations across NYC and Staten Island
- Integrated design‑build delivery with two contractors
- Modernization of circulation, finishes and wayfinding
- ADA‑compliant elevators, ramps and platform improvements
- ACEC New York Diamond Award recipient
