Plans for L-train shutdown face resistance from 14th Street residents

Residents of 14th Street are fighting plans to reroute traffic to their neighborhood during L-train shutdown.
Public transit in Midtown West often a ‘nightmare’ for the disabled

Just under half of the subway stations in Midtown West are accessible, which often makes commuting miserable for workers and residents who cannot use stairs.
27 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act passes, advocates push MTA for change

New York City disability advocate organizations speak up about MTA’s lack of accessibility.
Elevator upgrades at 57th Street station entrance moved to 55th Street

The MTA’s long-awaited plans to install elevators at 57th Street station have begun, to the relief of wheelchair-bound passengers.