Structural and aesthetic renovations were completed at the Court Street R station in Brooklyn.
This work is part of the New York City Transit's Re-NEW-vation Program, which uses planned service outages to perform station-wide repairs, enhancements and deep cleaning. This marked the 53rd and final station to be renocated in 2023, surpassing NYCT’s promised goal of upgrading 50 stations by the end of 2023, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said.
“I’m delighted that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has completed the ‘Re-NEW-vation’ project at the Court St. R Station," said Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon. "Much-needed aesthetic and functional upgrades include removing outdated signage, door repairs, securing all stairway treads, and a new coat of paint. New Yorkers deserve the cleanest and safest subway stations we can provide."
Workers deep cleaned and replaced extensive sections of wall tiles throughout the station and updated lighting fixtures with LED lights. Outdated signage was taken down and new and clearer signs were posted where needed. Drains were inspected and cleared to prevent possible backups during future rain events. Workers also scrapped, primed, and repainted the entire stations, the MTA said.
“I’m proud of all the hard work NYCT employees put in to bring the Re-NEW-vation Program to 53 stations across the system in 2023,” said New York City Transit President Richard Davey. “That’s 53 stations whose customers are experiencing cleaner, brighter, and better stations, which is part of our ongoing mission for faster, cleaner, safer service.”
