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A 9153

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority and the New York city transit authority to rename the 190th street subway station on the IND Eighth Avenue line to the 190th street Fort Tryon Park station

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Al Taylor

Requires MTA/NYCT to rename 190th Street station to 190th Street Fort Tryon Park Station, updating signage, maps, announcements, and all related materials.

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Bill Summary · A 9153

Summary of Assembly Bill A 9153

Overview

  • Bill number: A 9153
  • Title: Directs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York City Transit Authority to rename the 190th Street subway station on the IND Eighth Avenue line to the 190th Street Fort Tryon Park Station
  • Sponsor: Al Taylor (primary)
  • Introduced: October 17, 2025
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
  • Related legislation: Senate companion S 8051 (listed as a companion bill)

What the bill would do

  • Requires the MTA and the New York City Transit Authority to rename the 190th Street station on the IND Eighth Avenue line to “190th Street Fort Tryon Park Station.”
  • The directive covers all official materials and communications related to the station, including signage, maps, digital displays, announcements, and related materials used by the transit system.

Key provisions (substantive changes)

  • Rename the station: Change the official station name from “190th Street” to “190th Street Fort Tryon Park Station.”
  • Scope of renaming: Applicable to all agency-produced materials and communications (signage inside and outside the station, system maps, route guides, public address announcements, and digital information displays).
  • Implementation direction: The bill directs the agencies to undertake the renaming; no specific implementation timeline or effective date is stated in the provided summary.

Affected parties and potential impacts

  • Affected entities:
    • Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
    • New York City Transit Authority (NYCT)
  • Affected users:
    • Subway riders using the 190th Street station on the IND Eighth Avenue line (A train service)
    • Local residents and Fort Tryon Park visitors who identify with the park’s name
  • Potential impacts:
    • Branding and wayfinding changes across signage, maps, apps, and announcements
    • Transitional costs for signage replacement and map updates
    • Possible improvements in associating the station with the nearby Fort Tryon Park for tourists and park visitors

Procedural status and next steps

  • Current status: Referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
  • Next steps if advanced:
    • Passage by the Assembly
    • Referral to and passage by the Senate (with the companion bill S 8051)
    • Final enactment and signing into law
    • Implementation by the MTA/NYCT, including signage updates and public communications

Context and notes

  • The bill’s naming choice reflects Fort Tryon Park’s proximity and potential landmark association with the station area.
  • The companion Senate bill (S 8051) indicates parallel or coordinated consideration across chambers.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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