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MTA responds to Council Member Louis's questions about Newkirk Plaza and Kings Highway
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Demetrius Crichlow, President of New York City Transit, responds to Council Member Louis's questions about Newkirk Plaza and Kings Highway. He acknowledges the issues and offers to work with the council member to address her concerns.
- Crichlow mentions that MTA is working with DOT on an agreement for Newkirk Plaza
- He offers to take a walk with Louis to both Newkirk Plaza and Kings Highway
- Louis emphasizes the need for quick action, especially regarding the Wayfinder machine placement at Kings Highway
- Louis also expresses concerns about the lack of information on the Interborough Express, particularly regarding potential eminent domain
Demetrius Crichlow
1:01:13
I'm positive I'm not gonna get a full answer for all of that.
Farah N. Louis
1:01:16
But we could talk about it after.
1:01:17
But what if you could do now I appreciate But
Demetrius Crichlow
1:01:19
I get it.
1:01:20
The first item we are aware of, we're currently working with DOT to get an agreement on it.
1:01:28
So I can't give you a definitive today, but you just know it is top of mind on one of the items that we're trying to negotiate with DOT.
1:01:38
You know, happy to take a walk out there with you anytime either there or to Kings Highway if if that would be helpful.
Farah N. Louis
1:01:48
The sooner the better.
1:01:50
The previous president did take a walk with us and we're still experiencing the same issues and I think these things are quick fixes that we can work on together or we could give it over to DOT regarding Newkirk Plaza if MTA doesn't have the capacity.
1:02:04
But regarding Kings Highway, a wayfinder machine in front of a residence I think is definitely unacceptable if there's a way around that.
1:02:13
MTA has been responsive but we need fast action to reposition or to move it.
1:02:19
But regarding Interborough Express and I'm sure maybe the chairwoman has more questions about this, but it would be good to know being that our district is cited as a potential location, we're hearing eminent domain a lot.
1:02:34
But none of our state representatives has provided any information, so everybody's depending on me, so I'm depending on you.
John McCarthy
1:02:40
I can jump in on that.