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S 7926

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Jackson

Directs the MTA to rename Burnside station as Burnside Bronx Community College subway station, boosting college visibility and updating signage, maps, and announcements.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Bill Summary · S 7926

Summary of S 7926 – Rename Burnside subway station

Overview

  • Bill number: S 7926
  • Title: Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to rename the Burnside subway station the Burnside Bronx Community College subway station
  • Status: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
  • Introduced: May 14, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Robert Jackson
  • Companion: A 8829 (Assembly)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill directs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to rename the Burnside subway station to “Burnside Bronx Community College subway station,” tying the station’s name to Bronx Community College. The intent appears to be to improve visibility and association with the nearby college.

Key provisions

  • Directs the MTA to rename the Burnside subway station to “Burnside Bronx Community College subway station.”
  • The language as provided does not specify additional requirements beyond the name change (e.g., funding, phased implementation, signage standards, or timeline). Implementation details would presumably be determined by the MTA or future regulatory actions.

Affected parties and potential impacts

  • Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): Responsible for implementing the name change across signage, maps, announcements, and digital systems.
  • Riders and the public: Likely affected in terms of wayfinding and station identification; the new name may aid recognition of the station's proximity to Bronx Community College.
  • Bronx Community College and local community: Potential branding and visibility benefits from being associated with a subway station name.
  • Other entities relying on station naming (publishers, app developers, navigational services): May need to update materials and data feeds to reflect the new station name.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Current status: Referred to Transportation in the Senate.
  • Timeline: No specific implementation timeline or funding provisions are stated in the bill text provided. Timing and cost would typically be addressed by the MTA and any subsequent regulatory steps.

Legislative context

  • Related bill: A 8829 (companion bill) filed in the Assembly.
  • Sponsorship: Robert Jackson (Senate primary sponsor).

Notes

  • The bill’s text focuses narrowly on directing a name change. Further details (implementation timelines, signage standards, costs, or transition rules) are not provided in the summary and would likely be addressed in later stages of the legislative process or by MTA rulemaking if enacted.

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

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