Scarsdale 2nd Metro-North Station Made Fully Accessible in 2024

SCARSDALE, NY — The Scarsdale Metro-North Station has been made fully accessible with the opening of a second elevator, in an enclosed tower, that serves the Grand Central-bound platform.

Other upgrades of the project include:

• An ADA compliant sidewalk from the newly installed elevator at street level.
• A new walkway connecting the elevator platform level landing to station platform and overpass.
• Benches, leaning bars, new LED lighting, and heaters were installed on the overpass.
• Motorcycle parking was rebuilt at street level, as agreed to in the public outreach period prior to the commencement of the project.

“Today we celebrate the opening of a third Metro-North elevator in the span of a week – along with a package of other upgrades to make Scarsdale fully accessible,” said MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber. “I am proud of how the MTA is stepping up to expand mass transit – knocking out ADA projects faster than ever before.”

Plus, as part of the improvement project, the overpass was raised seven inches to provide greater vertical clearance for Metro-North work trains and was enhanced with new customer amenities.

Last week, the MTA announced completed ADA upgrades at Hartsdale Station, also on the Harlem Line.

Purdy’s Station, already accessible with two elevators, is slated to complete its accessibility improvements later this year.

“Managing projects in multi-station bundles enables the MTA to deliver accessibility improvements at stations like Scarsdale much more efficiently than ever before,” said MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer. “The project’s additional enhancements such as new benches, lighting, and heaters reflect our strategy of maximizing customer benefits during construction to provide communities with accessible, modern, and comfortable stations.”

Scarsdale Mayor Justin Arest also thanked village staff "who put in a lot of hours to make sure we were helping and assisting in every way that we could.”

Scarsdale is the second busiest Metro-North station in Westchester County, after White Plains, with more than 2,500 daily boardings.

“I commend the MTA for the successful completion of the elevator at the Scarsdale train station, a significant move towards enhancing accessibility for all,” said Westchester County Executive George Latimer. “This project not only upgrades existing infrastructure but also symbolizes a commitment to expanding access, ensuring that everyone can embark on their journeys seamlessly. Together, we're building a more inclusive and connected Westchester.”