BROOKLYN, NY - The following statement can be attributed to Kate Slevin, Senior Vice President, Regional Plan Association.

“Regional Plan Association is thrilled that Governor Hochul and the MTA have completed their initial study of the Interborough Express, which builds off RPA’s Triboro plan first proposed in 1996. The Interborough Express is a crucial project for advancing New York’s transportation equity, economic development, and climate goals, as the route will connect many of the city’s car-dependent transit deserts with 17 subway lines and the Long Island Rail Road. By completing the first direct transit connection between Brooklyn and Queens in generations, the Interborough Express is a monumental step forward in moving away from our Manhattan-centric transit system toward a more comprehensive model that will benefit all residents. Throughout public and private meetings with elected officials, community, and business organizations over the past five years, we have seen tremendous support for this project.”