Directs the metropolitan transportation authority and the New York city transit authority to rename the Jamaica Center- Parsons/Archer subway station to the Jamaica Center- Parsons/ Archer York College Jamaica station.
Summary
This bill directs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the New York City Transit Authority to rename the Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer subway station in Queens to the Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer York College Jamaica station. The change is intended to add York College to the station name, likely to reflect the nearby campus and improve wayfinding or local recognition.
The bill authorizes the MTA and NYCT to use specifically committed funds for the renaming and requires them to update station signs and any other agency-issued materials to reflect the new name. The measure takes effect immediately, but it is temporary: it expires and is deemed repealed once the signage and related items have been updated, and the agencies must notify the legislative bill drafting commission when the work is complete.
Impact
The bill would amend the operational responsibilities of the MTA and NYCT by requiring a station-name change and associated updates to signage and agency materials, but it does not alter fare policy, service levels, or broader transit governance. Its legal effect is narrow and localized, focused on a single subway station and on the use of dedicated funds for the renaming. Because it is a temporary, self-repealing measure, its statutory impact would end once the renaming is completed and the required notice is filed.
Sentiment
No committee transcript or vote record was provided, so there is no direct evidence of support or opposition from legislative debate. Based on the bill text, the measure appears administrative and commemorative in nature, which often draws limited controversy. The absence of recorded votes or discussion suggests the bill had not yet generated a documented public legislative debate in the materials provided.
Contention
The main potential point of contention is whether public or specifically committed transit funds should be used for a station renaming rather than for service, maintenance, or capital needs. Another possible issue is whether changing a station name could create temporary confusion for riders or impose administrative costs on the transit agencies. No specific opponents or supporters are identified in the provided materials, and no formal objections are recorded.
Same As
Directs the metropolitan transportation authority and the New York city transit authority to rename the Jamaica Center- Parsons/Archer subway station