New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08829

Introduced
6/9/25  

Caption

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to rename the Burnside subway station the Burnside-Bronx Community College subway station.

Impact

The impact of this bill is primarily focused on enhancing the visibility of the Bronx Community College within the public transportation system. By renaming the subway station, the legislation seeks to facilitate easier access to the college, thereby supporting student enrollment and community engagement. This kind of action is often seen as important in promoting local institutions and encouraging greater use of public transit among students and nearby residents.

Summary

Bill A08829 proposes to rename the Burnside subway station on the IRT Jerome Avenue line to the Burnside-Bronx Community College subway station. The bill is presented by Assembly Member Tapia and mandates that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) update all relevant signage, maps, and documentation to reflect this new designation. The aim is to enhance awareness and accessibility for students and community members who use the subway to reach Bronx Community College.

Contention

While the text of the bill seems straightforward, discussions around such proposals could involve debates on the appropriateness of renaming public infrastructure and the costs associated with changing signage and maps. Additionally, stakeholders might raise concerns about the prioritization of resources for station renaming versus other pressing transportation needs in the area. However, specific points of contention were not detailed in the available discussions surrounding this bill.

Companion Bills

NY S07926

Same As Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to rename the Burnside subway station the Burnside-Bronx Community College subway station.

Previously Filed As

NY S07647

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority and the New York city transit authority to rename the 23rd Street subway station to the 23 St-Baruch College station.

NY A08029

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority and the New York city transit authority to rename the 23rd Street subway station to the 23 St-Baruch College station.

NY S08955

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority and the New York city transit authority to rename the 110th Street - Central Park North subway station to the 110th Street - Malcolm X Plaza station.

NY S08875

Directs the New York city transit authority and metropolitan transportation authority to ensure the proper operation of security cameras at subway stations and report thereon.

NY A09723

Directs the New York city transit authority and metropolitan transportation authority to ensure the proper operation of security cameras at subway stations and report thereon.

NY A10520

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority and the New York city transit authority to rename the 110th Street - Central Park North subway station to the 110th Street - Malcolm X Boulevard station.

NY S02657

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to study the feasibility and impact of installing sliding access doors on subway platforms.

NY A09735

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to study the feasibility and impact of installing sliding access doors on subway platforms.

NY A07326

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to rename the Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd station the Lefferts Blvd-Little Guyana station.

NY S00738

Renames the Newkirk Avenue subway station on the IRT Nostrand Avenue line the "Newkirk Avenue -- Little Haiti station".

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.