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Rise and Resist Elevator Action Group

Coverage of Rise and Resist Elevator Action Group in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 29 · 14:35 UTCMost recent: Jul 29 · 14:35 UTC
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MTAorganization1Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabledorganization1Janno Lieberperson1Joe Rappaportperson1Jessica Murrayperson1George Danielsperson1subway elevator accessibilitytopic1
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  • POLITICSJul 29 · 14:35 UTCTHE CITY NYC
    MTA Settles With Disability Advocates as Subway Elevators Improve

    The MTA has settled a decade-long lawsuit with disability advocates over subway elevator maintenance, achieving a 98% in-service rate for lifts. The settlement requires nearly all subway and Staten Island Railway stations to be made accessible by 2055, with over $7 billion allocated for accessibility upgrades. The agreement includes improved public alerts for elevator outages and follows a 2023 court-approved resolution.

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