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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

marily operate using existing structures and systems, it could be implemented relatively quickly and at a lower cost than alternatives that rely more heavily on new construction. The limited new construction that would be required includes a short tunnel to bypass Adantic/Flatbush Avenue Terminal in Brooklyn and another short tunnel to connect the C and F lines west of the Hoyt- Schermerhorn Station in Brooklyn. As currently conceived, no new construction would be required in Manhattan.

Airport riders would take the Super Shuttle to the AirTrain at Jamaica Station, which would bring them directly to the JFK terminals. The trip would take a total of 38 minutes, a savings of approximately 23-27 minutes compared to existing service. ’ This one-transfer option would be equivalent to Midtown service from Penn Station to either Newark Liberty or JFK, though the potential for premium subway cars used by the Super Shuttle would provide a higher level of traveler comfort.

Long Island commuters would transfer at Jamaica Station from LIRR trains to the Super Shuttle to Lower Manhattan. At present, a commute from Long Island requires as many as two trans­ fers, or three "seats." The commuters' new one transfer, two-seat ride to Lower Manhattan would take 28 minutes, saving approximately 5-10 minutes compared to existing service. “ With Super Shuttle, Long Island commuters would eliminate the transfer to a crowded subway car at Atlantic Terminal or Penn Station, instead boarding an empty Super Shuttle at Jamaica for a ride directly into Lower Manhattan.

Operationally, because the Super Shuttle would share tracks and a tunnel with the A train service, delays on either line would have the potential to affect both services. In addition, since the A/C line's East River tunnel is operating at maximum capacity, the introduction of the Super Shuttle would require the C line to be diverted onto the F train tracks/tunnel from Jay Street in Brooklyn to West 4th Street in Manhattan in order to create track capacity for the Super Shuttle. This option may therefore reduce overall system capacity for Lower Manhattan. The specific effect of this change must be analyzed.

The Super Shuttle is estimated to cost between $2 billion and $2.3 billion dollars and to take 5 years to build.” By taking advantage of existing subway tunnels with available capacity, this option significantly limits the cost and time of implementation. The Super Shuttle approach would provide a straightforward, quickly implementable new transit service that benefits both JFK air passengers and Long Island commuters.

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