A MESSAGE TO LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD COMMUTERS:
On July 11, 2017, the elevator at the South Parking Garage at the Huntington Long Island Rail Road station will be taken out of service and replaced. This is a much-needed project that will increase reliability, safety and comfort for those who regularly use the elevator and is part of our plan to improve use of the elevator. We estimate that the elevator will be out of service for about four months.
Recently, we asked for your input to help create options for those who because of physical handicaps find the elevator necessary. Based on those responses, these are the actions we are taking and our recommendations:
1) We have added handicapped parking spaces on both sides of the tracks. On the north side, the additional spaces are on ground level in the parking garage. On the south side, the additional spaces are on level 2 of the parking garage. Both locations will provide easy access to the handicap ramps. If at all possible, try to arrange your trip so your eastbound and westbound trips depart and arrive on the same track. Information on the platform trains usually depart from or arrive on is contained in the full Port Jefferson line LIRR schedule.
2) Consider alternate stations. In particular, parking is available at the Northport station, which has only one track.
3) A Town Public Safety vehicle will be available at the station during peak hours – 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. – to transport persons with disabilities from one side of the tracks to the other. To arrange a ride during those or other times, call Public Safety at (631) 351-3234. You can call from the train to make Public Safety aware of your need in advance.
4) We have contacted the LIRR and have asked them to make announcements about track changes as early as possible, so you will know if there is an issue before you board the train.
5) If you have questions or a problem, call the Department of Transportation and Traffic Safety at (631) 351-3053.
We realize that no matter what the alternative, riders will be inconvenienced. Please be assured that our contractor will endeavor to complete the project as quickly as possible.
TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC SAFETY