Improvements planned for Asbury train station
Asbury Park officials are planning a bunch of upgrades for the city’s transportation center on Main Street, including improving restrooms, replacing doors, fixing leaks and stained tiles and dealing with moisture problems in the station tunnel, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Improvements being discussed also include new landscaping, new lighting, new paint for the station interior and overhead canopies, repaved parking lots and improved train platforms. The city also hopes to create a permanent parking area for city vehicles, buy tables to have on hand for community events and “develop a retail plan.” Future decor may include artwork by Asbury Park High School students.
The city plans to pay for improvements with a $190,000 grant it received last year from the state Department of Transportation’s Centers of Place grant program, according to Donald Sammet, director of planning and redevelopment (via the Press). The city is looking for other funds for future upgrades.
The City Council’s transportation center subcommittee will meet next on Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. at the station.
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