1. THE Tunnel Access to the Region’s Core A partnership between NJ TRANSIT and the Port Authority of NY and NJ

3. 1994881999 124 2004 186* * Train service every 2.5 minutes Trains in the Peak Period

4. PSNY Demand in the Peak Period Existing Capacity

5. NJ TRANSIT Working with New York  Supports Far West Side development.  Supports Jacob Javits Convention Center expansion.  Compatible with the Subway extension. Subway extension.  Supports bid for 2012 Olympics.

6. Compatible with Subway Extension, Hudson Yards, & Javits Expansion Compatible with Subway Extension, Hudson Yards, & Javits Expansion

7. Phase I New single track tunnelNew single track tunnel Platform, Concourse and Train Staging Improvements at PSNYPlatform, Concourse and Train Staging Improvements at PSNY (including pedestrian connection to Farley P.O.) New Track Connections in NJ for direct service to Sports ComplexNew Track Connections in NJ for direct service to Sports Complex Equipment & Rail Support Facilities Equipment & Rail Support Facilities Phase II Second single track tunnelSecond single track tunnel Major New platform and track capacity proximate to PSNYMajor New platform and track capacity proximate to PSNY Additional Equipment and Support FacilitiesAdditional Equipment and Support Facilities

8. Project Schedule: Complete Draft EIS: mid-2005Complete Draft EIS: mid-2005 Complete Final EIS: mid-2006Complete Final EIS: mid-2006 Begin Construction – Phase 1: late 2007Begin Construction – Phase 1: late 2007 Begin Operation – Phase 1: 2010-2012Begin Operation – Phase 1: 2010-2012

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