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Paterson makes a push for "Plan B"

Juliette Michaelson on September 12, 2008 |

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In a speech at the Building Congress today, Gov. David Paterson announced his full support for moving forward with "Plan B," i.e. a new Moynihan Station under Madison Square Garden's existing structure. The Governor described his vision for Moynihan as a transportation project first and foremost, instead of the real estate project that critics said it had become.

Paterson wants to increase the number of platforms and tracks at Moynihan, coordinate the planning of Moynihan and ARC, and improve overall transit service in the region.

Gov. Paterson called for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to take over the project. He also appointed his Deputy Secretary for Economic Development and Infrastructure Tim Gilchrist to lead the project at the governor's office.

The Friends of Moynihan Station are delighted to hear that this critical infrastructure, architecture and civic project is coming back to life.

Read the Crains article.
Read the New York Times article.
Read the Daily News article.