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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced a comprehensive, $430 million investment in the 116-year-old PATH system to upgrade stations, tracks, and other critical equipment. The two-year PATH Forward program focuses on improving reliability and modernizing stations on the fifth-busiest rapid transit system in the United States.
Critical infrastructure throughout the system, including railcars, bridges, tracks and track switches, will be repaired or replaced. At four PATH stations, major renovation work through PATH Forward will upgrade floors, ceilings, stairways, electrical systems and more.
Work is already underway at the Grove St. stop, where the first phase of station rehabilitation work was completed in March. The second phase will begin on Saturday, April 6, with eastbound trains bypassing the station on weekends to accommodate the ongoing work through approximately late June.
Service impacts at stations undergoing rehabilitation are expected to be limited to weekends in 2024, with some anticipated impact to weekday service expected in 2025. To allow riders to plan ahead, PATH will provide at least five months’ notice ahead of anticipated service impacts. Riders can access that schedule and learn about upcoming community information sessions, including three already scheduled throughout April, on the PATH Forward website. To stay up to date, riders are strongly encouraged to use the free-to-download RidePATH app, which is available from the Apple and Google Play app stores; visit the PATH Forward website; sign up for alerts, or follow PATH on social media.
PATH will conduct robust outreach with riders, elected officials, community leaders and other stakeholders ahead of upcoming service changes or disruptions. PATH leadership is planning at least three sets of community information sessions this month, with additional sessions anticipated as work progresses. Information on those sessions is available on the PATH Forward website.
“PATH is critical to the entire region, not because it moves trains – but because it connects people with what matters most, like job and educational opportunities, friends and loved ones,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. “Through PATH Forward, we’re making investments to ensure that journey is as smooth and stress-free as possible, minimizing delays and maximizing dependability for thousands of daily riders.”
“Some portions of the 116-year-old PATH system are showing their age,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. “With PATH Forward, we’re fast-tracking our efforts to modernize the system and make sure riders have a smooth trip as we renew our infrastructure, refurbish our trains, and refresh our stations.”
“This investment in our future is an investment in our customers,” said Clarelle DeGraffe, general manager and director of PATH. “No one likes service disruptions, which is why we’re committed to transparency and direct communication with riders throughout this initiative. At the end, it will mean a much improved, reliable, and resilient PATH system.”
Alternate service options will be made available as appropriate for major disruptions. These measures may include cross-honoring by NJ TRANSIT and New York Waterway ferry service, as well as shuttle bus service. Alternate service options will be shared on the PATH Forward service calendar and communicated to customers across digital platforms.
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