Background
South Amboy is the fifth of nine stations to receive accessibility improvements on the North Jersey Coast Line under this program. Ridership at this station is over 1,000 daily customers. The existing low-level platforms are located between Augusta and John streets. There is an existing station building with a ticket office, waiting room, toilets and concession area on the eastbound platform, located near the center of town behind Broadway - the main commercial street. Pedestrians cross from one side to the other by use of the existing overpass at Henry Street and grade crossings at Augusta and John streets at either end of the platforms.

Project Scope (Phase 1)
Improvements will consist of a new 16-foot-wide pedestrian overpass with two elevators, spanning from the existing eastbound commuter parking lot to the new transit plaza on the westbound side fronting on Broadway, including signage, lighting and landscaping.

Project Cost
Station Plaza West and pedestrian overpass: $7.5 million, funded by FTA and TTF.

Current Status
Construction was completed in February 2005.

Next Milestone
None.

Benefits
Improved customer/pedestrian access across the tracks improves safety and eliminates the need to use the existing grade crossing at Augusta Street.

NJ TRANSIT Department of Capital Planning and Programs
November 2005