Bill > S08051

This bill directs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York City Transit Authority to rename the 190th Street subway station on the IND Eighth Avenue line to the "190th Street - Fort Tryon Park station" once sufficient funds have been specifically committed for this purpose. The bill requires that the MTA ensure all signs and related items are updated to reflect the new station name. The legislation will take effect immediately and will be automatically repealed after the station signage and related materials have been updated. This type of bill, which focuses on renaming a specific transit location, is a relatively narrow piece of legislation that aims to better reflect the geographical context of the subway station by including the nearby Fort Tryon Park in its official name, potentially improving wayfinding and local recognition for transit riders.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8051