NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Pre^’minary lb -traiion: Phasing of JI'K Direct/Jamaica Express
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Planning and environmental
Design
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Atlantic Branch
refurbishment and existing
system upgrades
Tunnel construction and new
facilities development
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Phase I Service; JFK-Atlantic Phase n Service: JFK-Lower
Terminal operations begin Manhattan Terminal opera
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tunnels and stations, the JFK Direct and Jamaica Express would extend service to Lower
Manhattan, bypassing Atlantic Terminal and making one stop in Downtown Brooklyn.”
In Lower Manhattan, pending resolution of security issues, a baggage check-in and a dedicated
platform could be provided for the JFK Direct, while ticketing and waiting facilities could be
provided for the Jamaica Express. Separate fare systems for the two services could be imple
mented easily and passenger comfort could be maximized. Airport travelers would not need to
squeeze onto rush-hour commuter trains and commuters would not be inconvenienced by lug
gage-laden railcars on major travel days.
The JFK Direct and Jamaica Express would cost $4.7-5.3 billion. It would take 5 years to con
struct the first phase of this project to Atlantic Terminal, as described above. The entire system
would be completed in 10 years.’’ Further development of the proposal is needed to address con
struction feasibiUty, the relationship to the currently programmed AirTrain JFK service to
Jamaica, and other institutional and operational issues. Nonetheless, the JFK Direct model
demonstrates the potential for accomplishing a fast, reliable, one-seat ride to JFK Airport utiliz
ing an existing technology.
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