A Modern Midtown Bus Terminal Rises in the Heart of Manhattan
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has officially begun redeveloping the aging Midtown Bus Terminal. The outdated facility will be replaced with a world-class, state-of-the-art terminal designed to meet the region’s growing transit needs for decades to come.
The new terminal will deliver:
- More space for buses
- Modern passenger amenities for a 21st-century experience
- A bold architectural design that merges its two wings
- Over 3 acres of new public open space
- Street-level restaurants and retail to create a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly experience
In line with the Port Authority’s sustainability goals, the terminal will be built with:
- Achieve LEED certification
- Use clean construction practices
- Incorporate onsite renewable energy
A new bus staging and storage facility will reduce congestion by keeping buses off city streets, easing congestion and air quality. A modern ramp structure will improve traffic flow into and out of the terminal and reduce backups in the Lincoln Tunnel.
This major investment reflects extensive input from:
- Commuters and the local community
- New York City and elected officials from both states
- Bus carriers, passengers, and leading design and engineering experts
Construction will be phased to keep service running. First, the new staging and storage facility will be built and temporarily serve passengers while the existing terminal is taken down and rebuilt.
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The Main terminal
The main terminal, which will be erected on the site of the existing bus terminal, will be the centerpiece of the new Midtown Bus Terminal. The project — including the permanent closure of a portion of 41st Street between Eighth and Ninth avenues, a central main entrance, more street-facing retail, a soaring multi-story indoor atrium and new public open space — will enhance both the commuter experience at the world’s busiest bus terminal and the community surrounding the facility.
Storage and Staging Facility
One of the most critical components of the new Midtown Bus Terminal will be a dedicated space for buses to wait when not in use, which will reduce traffic on city streets and on the Lincoln Tunnel. The Storage and Staging Facility will create indoor storage for up to 350 buses, improving traffic flow, eliminating the need for buses to idle or park on city streets, and serving as a key connection between the new terminal, ramp structure, and the Lincoln Tunnel.
A New Ramp Structure
An innovative ramp structure will allow buses to move into and out of the above-grade bus levels of the replacement facility to and from the Lincoln Tunnel. This streamlined connection will improve traffic flow, reduce congestion on city streets, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
Deck Overs
The deck-overs that will cap the below-grade Dyer Avenue roadway will be critical to constructing the new Midtown Bus Terminal. At the end of construction, the open space on top of the deck-overs will become publicly accessible green spaces.
