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A 8829

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Yudelka Tapia

Requires the MTA to rename Burnside station to Burnside Bronx Community College, updating signage, maps, and announcements for riders and Bronx Community College.

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Bill Summary · A 8829

Summary of Assembly Bill A 8829

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 8829
  • Title/Purpose: Directs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to rename the Burnside subway station the Burnside Bronx Community College subway station.
  • Status: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.
  • Introduced: June 9, 2025
  • Sponsor: Yudelka Tapia (primary)

What the bill would do

  • The bill directs the MTA to change the official name of the Burnside subway station to the Burnside Bronx Community College subway station.
  • This would involve updating signage, maps, announcements, and other official materials to reflect the new station name.

Key provisions and potential implementation details (as commonly included in name-change legislation)

  • Direct authority: The MTA would be mandated to implement the name change, subject to standard regulatory and governance processes.
  • Signage and communications: Changes would be needed across station platforms, exits, digital displays, route maps, website listings, and public announcements.
  • Cost considerations: Any implementation costs (signage, updates to materials, and related administrative expenses) would typically be borne by the MTA, though the bill text provided does not specify funding arrangements.
  • Transition timeline: The bill as introduced does not specify a timetable; the MTA would likely establish a transition plan, including a public notice period and potential phasing of changes.

Who would be affected

  • Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): Responsible for executing the name change in its branding, wayfinding, and communications.
  • Transit riders and the public: See updated station signage and references in maps, apps, and announcements.
  • Bronx Community College (Bronx Community College): The naming acknowledges a tie to the institution and may impact branding or recognition associated with the station.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill has been introduced and immediately referred to the Assembly committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions (and appears in the record with two identical referral entries on June 9, 2025).
  • A companion Senate bill exists: S 7926. The presence of a companion bill indicates parallel consideration in the Senate.
  • Current status indicates the bill has not yet progressed to a floor vote or enacted into law; further committee action, potential amendments, and votes would follow if the bill advances.

Related bills

  • Companion: S 7926 (Senate)

Additional notes

  • The bill’s text does not provide implementation specifics or a deadline. If enacted, the MTA would determine a practical timetable and process for renaming, including public communications and signage updates.

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

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