A train station entrance in Ozone Park is now a little easier to navigate for area commuters, thanks to efforts by Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D – Ozone Park). After an inquiry by Goldfeder, NYC Transit has installed new signage at the Cohancy Street entrance to the Aqueduct-North Conduit Av A Train Station to help direct commuters to Manhattan-bound trains.

“Not every commuter has a smartphone or a map in hand when they board the train, especially our many seniors in the community. That’s why it’s so important that our transit system signage is accessible and informative for everyone,” said Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder. “I applaud NYC Transit for agreeing to install new signage and I will continue to work with them as we bring lasting transit improvements to all our families.”

In response to a letter by Assemblyman Goldfeder, NYC Transit (NYCT) announced last week that it has installed new signage at the Cohancy Street entrance to Far Rockaway-bound trains at the Aqueduct-North Conduit Av A Train Station. According to NYCT officials, the new enhanced signage reads “Use crossover for Manhattan-bound trains at the other end of the platform” and “Enter here for Manhattan A via Far Rockaway platform or enter at N Conduit Av.” Transit officials assert that the new signs clearly direct passengers on how to access the Manhattan-bound platform from the Cohancy entrance.

Goldfeder’s request comes after receiving complaints from area commuters about the lack of proper signage at the Cohancy Street entrance to the busy station. The Assemblyman noted in his letter to NYCT that the entrance stairs only lead to the Far Rockaway-bound platform, causing confusion among commuters heading to Manhattan. With the signs installed, Goldfeder pledged to continue advocating for improvements to the station, as well as increased transit options throughout southern Queens and Rockaway.

“Our families live in a transit desert. We have some of the worst commutes in the entire city,” concluded Goldfeder. “Even as I advocate for new transit options for our families, I will continue to fight for improvements to the infrastructure we already have in place.”

(YWN Desk – NYC)