Stewart Manor Train Station Parking Lot Reopens

The Stewart Manor train station parking lot refurbishment project was successfully completed this month. The lot reopened Wednesday, November 22, 2017.

All work was performed by Valente Contracting Corp. pursuant to Valente’s existing paving contract with the Village. The work included adding additional lighting, new curbs, new asphalt and bringing the lot in compliance with all ADA standards, including adding compliant sidewalk ramps with detectable surface pads.

“This project substantially improved the conditions of the lot and it also included adding additional energy-efficient LED lighting to improve safety and brought the surrounding sidewalks into compliance with ADA regulations,” Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco said.

The Village was planning on repaving the lot this year as part of its road paving program but in talks with the MTA they agreed to reimburse the Village for the cost of repaving, upwards of $350,000.

“The MTA is currently in the process of refurbishing the Stewart Manor station as part of the third track project. The Village was able to secure the funding from the MTA to cover the entire cost of this project. This was a great example of cooperation between governmental agencies in order to improve services for the residents of Garden City,” Mr. DiFrancisco added, thanking John Borroni of the Village Engineering Department for overseeing this project and the MTA for their cooperation and assistance with the project.

Trustee Mark Hyer, chairman of the Traffic Commission, added, "Any improvement to Village streets and parking areas is a home run for us. I am happy the project has been completed."