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The Future of the
Port Authority Bus Terminal
John J. Degnan
Chairman, The Port Authority of NY & NJ
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Port Authority Bus Terminal History
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Today: The PABT is an
Essential Facility in an
Interconnected Regional
Network that Addresses
Commuter Demand
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Buses: The Workhorse of
Trans-Hudson Travel
Trans-Hudson Travel below 60th Street
(249,000)
(456,000)
(246,000)
(194,000)
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Pre-Planning for a New PABT
2013 - 2016 Midtown Bus Terminal Master Planning
2014 On-going $90 Million Quality of Commute Program
2015 2016 Trans-Hudson Commuting Capacity Study
2016 International Design & Deliverability Competition
2017 Inclusion of PABT Replacement Project in Approved 2017-
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2017 Authorization to begin 1st Phase of Planning Process &
Environmental Review
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Why a New PABT in Manhattan?
Bus network is flexible to changing demand buses serve non-rail accessible
markets
West-of-Hudson bus commuters collectively earn $9.5 billion a year, supporting
economic activity equivalent to 3% of NJs economy.
Access to expanding west-of-Hudson workforce is critical to NYCs
competitiveness as an office location.
The PABT is a resilient regional lifeline when the rail system is disrupted.
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The Planning for a New PABT will Consider:
Stakeholder Engagement & Input
Scalability
Connectivity to Other Modes
Economic Vitality
Efficiency
Land Use Availability
Innovative Strategies & Technologies
Environmental Considerations
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1916 Zoning full build out 55 million people1
We have a Problem
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Through implementing a series of policy changes to promote a fairer and more efficient criminal
justice system, the jail population in New York City can be safely reduced from 9,500 to 4,500.
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Alternatives to
Arrest 3,000
Proposed Reforms
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Borough-based jail facilities with proximity to courthouses and state-of-the-art design can save $540
million annually through more efficient operations.
$1.1B
New
Borough
Jails
$770M
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Reuse concepts for Rikers Island were evaluated based on their ability to generate public benefits.
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Rikers Island is located in a complex context that presents both opportunities and challenges.
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Island Context
New York Citys future growth will be enabled by infrastructure renewal and growth in the supply of
jobs, housing, and amenities.
Third Runway
Solar Field
Marine
Transfer
Station
Solar Field
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Each of the two concepts presents significant benefits for the City and the region, including job
creation, economic growth, and environmental improvements.
Reduce greenhouse
Generate $7.5 billion emissions by the
in regional economic equivalent of 150,000
activity. cars off the road.
Accommodate 12 Generate
million additional renewable energy
passengers. to power 30,000
households.
Add 30 flights per
hour of airport Produce 100 MW of
capacity. solar capacity, 10%
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Sources: OneNYC, 80x50 Roadmap, NY State Clean Energy Plan, City of NY
Replacing aging treatment plants with new facilities on Rikers Island could open up new land for
living, working, recreation, and supplying other critical infrastructure.
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Investment in a next-generation infrastructure island would require $15 to $22 billion in public and
private investment, representing a significant down payment on regional growth.
Demolition & Site Preparation Transportation & Open Space Airport Next-Generation Infrastructure