The basics:

• $10B project replaces 75-year-old Midtown Bus Terminal
• First stage includes Dyer Avenue deck-over, staging areas
• Terminal to support future growth, net-zero emissions goals
• Creates 6,000 union jobs and 3.5 acres of green public space

Officials gathered in Manhattan May 29 to mark the first stage of construction of the new Midtown Bus Terminal.

Breaking ground on the Dyer Avenue deck-overs will facilitate construction of the new bus terminal. The space will be used to stage buses during construction. After work is complete, the deck-overs will be transformed into 3.5 acres of new publicly accessible, open green space.

The $10 billion project will replace the obsolete and outdated 75-year-old hub with a new world-class facility.

“Today’s groundbreaking reflects our shared commitment to improving the transit experience throughout the tri-state area,” said Gov. Phil Murphy. “Upon completion, the new state-of-the-art Midtown Bus Terminal will serve hundreds of thousands of commuters each day as they head to work, school, medical appointments, or return home.”

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said, “A new Midtown Bus Terminal will deliver an enhanced experience for millions of riders, breathe new life into the surrounding neighborhood and ensure that this gateway to the city is one New Yorkers can be proud of for generations to come.”

Key things to know about the project:

• Will take place in phases
• Will include –
  • • A new main terminal
    • A separate storage and staging building
    • New ramps leading directly into and out of the Lincoln Tunnel
    • The permanent closure of a portion of 41st Street between Eighth and Ninth avenues
    • A central main entrance
    • More street-facing retail
    • A soaring multi-story indoor atrium
    • New public open space
• Designed to meet projected 2040-50 commuter growth; will be built for the future and designed to be net-zero emissions, accommodating all-electric bus fleets and implementing modern high technology innovations
• Expected to create approximately 6,000 good-paying union construction jobs

Keeping focus

“It is incredibly satisfying to break ground on the first stage of construction of a new Midtown Bus Terminal that will improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of daily commuters between New Jersey and New York – and greatly improve the community hosting it,” said Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Chairman Kevin O’Toole.

Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton said the groundbreaking is a momentous accomplishment that moved forward after years of delay by focusing on two key propositions.

“Improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of daily commuters and providing real benefits to a community burdened by an architectural eyesore and a deluge of bus traffic,” said Cotton. “By focusing on benefits both to commuters and the surrounding community, we are now moving forward with a project that enjoys unprecedented support at every level of government on both sides of the river.”

“This project is another major step toward modernizing our transportation infrastructure, improving the commuter experience, and reducing bus congestion,” said Murphy. “Just as importantly, it will create thousands of good-paying union jobs, bolstering our workforce and economy.”

NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri said the project represents a transformative investment in the future of regional mobility.

“For NJ Transit, as the largest tenant, this project is more than just infrastructure – it’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine the commuting experience for the tens of thousands of New Jersey residents who depend on it every day,” said Kolluri.

Cotton added, “And at last, we are on our way to creating a gateway that our region deserves.”

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