New York – In a significant step toward a more inclusive transit system, the MTA has announced that 12 additional subway stations across New York City will receive accessibility upgrades—including elevators—as part of its upcoming 2025–2029 Capital Plan. The announcement, made during Disability Pride Month, is part of a broader commitment to make the subway system easier to navigate for all New Yorkers.
Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed the new stations, bringing the total planned upgrades under the new Capital Plan to 65 stations. Once complete, nearly 70% of all subway rides will begin or end at ADA-accessible stations.
“Every New Yorker deserves an accessible, safe, and reliable transit system,” said Governor Hochul. “Thanks to record investment and congestion pricing revenue, we’re moving at a historic pace.”
The 12 NYC Subway Stations Set for Accessibility Upgrades
The newly announced stations span four boroughs and were selected based on geographic balance, ridership, population needs, and transfer points. They include:
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53 St, R. (Brooklyn)
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63 Dr-Rego Park, M, R. (Queens)
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190 St, A. (Manhattan)
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Bedford-Nostrand Avs, G. (Brooklyn)
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Botanic Garden, S. (Brooklyn)
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Cathedral Pkwy (110 St), 1. (Manhattan)
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Eastchester-Dyre Av, 5. (Bronx)
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Fordham Rd, B, D. (Bronx)
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Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College, 2,3,4,5. (Brooklyn)
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Grand Army Plaza, 2, 3. (Brooklyn)
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Grand Av-Newtown, M, R. (Queens)
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Woodlawn, 4. (Bronx)
These stations serve tens of thousands of riders each day and are part of a broader effort to modernize the subway and improve accessibility for New Yorkers with disabilities, seniors, families with strollers and tourists.
Historic Momentum in Accessibility
The MTA is building on a wave of progress. Since 2020, it has completed 36 ADA station upgrades—twice as many as the previous six years combined. This rapid pace is expected to continue through 2029, backed by dedicated funding from congestion pricing and a fully funded Capital Plan.
According to MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber, the agency is now “moving five times faster” than before when it comes to accessibility.
“We’re delivering more ADA stations and investing more dollars than ever,” Lieber said. “And we’re not slowing down.”
A Better Way to Check Elevator & Escalator Status
Alongside the announcement, the MTA also unveiled a revamped Elevator and Escalator Status Tool, a digital platform that allows riders to check the real-time status of elevators and escalators across the system. Riders can now search faster, save favorite stations and plan accessible routes more confidently.
This tool is especially helpful for individuals who rely on elevators for their daily commute—ensuring they’re not left stranded due to unplanned outages.
ADA Improvements Funded by Congestion Pricing
Congestion pricing, which aims to reduce traffic in Manhattan’s core, is also helping to fund transit improvements. Part of that money is being allocated to ADA upgrades at 23 subway stations, including new elevators, reconstructed platforms, and improved signage.
“Nearly a quarter of all accessible stations were completed in just the last five years,” said Jamie Torres-Springer, President of MTA Construction and Development. “We’re ready to go faster, better and cheaper.”
New Yorkers Had a Say in the Selection
In a first, the MTA invited public input using an online accessibility priority tool, collecting over 2,000 responses from riders across all five boroughs. This grassroots data helped shape the selection of the new 12 stations and reinforces a community-first approach to infrastructure planning.
This latest expansion is a major milestone for New York City’s subway system. As the MTA continues investing in modern, accessible infrastructure, riders can expect smoother, safer, and more equitable commutes in the years ahead.
From mobility-impaired New Yorkers to parents with strollers and tourists hauling luggage, these upgrades will benefit everyone.
Check out the complete list of NYC subway stations with elevators here.
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