IBX Light Rail: Progress & Community Concerns
Update: 2025-12-07
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The Interborough Express (IBX) project, aiming to connect Brooklyn and Queens via light rail, has entered its design phase. This significant step forward includes environmental reviews to assess potential impacts on communities and the environment. The MTAs President, Jamie Torres-Springer, expressed enthusiasm for the project, promising efficient and cost-effective completion. However, residents in Queens have raised concerns about construction disruptions and potential loss of neighborhood character. Despite these concerns, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber confirmed the projects progress, emphasizing the MTAs commitment to addressing community feedback and securing governors support.
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