The Transit Authority is doing something right!

Above, artists rendition of the completed 96th Street station on the Upper West Side.  Below, progress up to about a month ago.

Above, artist's rendition of the completed 96th Street station on the Upper West Side. Below, relatively recent progress.

Since the 96th Street station is a block from my apartment on the Upper West Side, I have taken particular notice of the construction there.

When completed, the station will have the new headhouse seen above, complete with stairway and escalator entrances leading directly to the platform and new office and control space. Continue reading