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Re: List of closed New York City Subway entrances |
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Posted by BrooklynBus on Sun Dec 16 13:12:46 2018, in response to List of closed New York City Subway entrances, posted by Union Tpke on Sun Dec 16 12:37:47 2018. The only additional removed entrance I can think of now off-hand would be Northern Blvd eastbound at eastern end of platform around 56 Street.Also, the IND stations were planned with greater distances between stations than the IRT and BMT because all stations had entrances and exits planned at both ends of the station rather than one in the center the way many older stations were planned. When the MTA decided the close entrances and exits on a massive scale, the IND was hit particularly hard with longer walks to and from stations. If you find yourself at the wrong end of the train, it can take you over five minutes underground to reach the street and another five minutes above ground to get to the point where the closed entrance used to be. Also, closed entrance at 7th Avenue (Flatbush Avenue) southern end. Stairway from platform to mezzanine still exists. Also, closed or removed entrance at Eastern Parkway Brooklyn Museum at western end. You don't mention the reasons for the closings. In addition to financial, safety was a prime consideration back in the 70's. Park Slope was not considered to be a safe neighborhood which was the reason for the Seventh Avenue closure. Today it is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the city and perceived as one of the safest. Yet the entrance and exit still remains closed despite the fact that it could get reopened as an unmanned entrance and exit. I think there should be a law requiring the MTA to open a closed entrance every time they close a booth. This is a cost effective way to reduce walking and trip times with no major on-going operating expenses except for maintaining fare equipment and exits. |
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