Backers reveal plans for bus terminal at Empire State Plaza
City Auditor Sam Fein and PR executive Joe Bonilla are proposing an underground bus terminal at the Empire State Plaza concourse. The plan suggests moving Greyhound, Trailways, and Peter Pan into a state-owned, covered deck. This proposal follows the collapse of a previous plan for a station on South Pearl Street.
What changed
New backers have introduced a proposal to utilize the Empire State Plaza concourse for intercity bus services.
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Proposal Emerges for Intercity Bus Terminal at Empire State Plaza
confidence 90%City Auditor Sam Fein and PR executive Joe Bonilla are proposing an underground bus terminal at the Empire State Plaza concourse. The plan suggests moving Greyhound, Trailways, and Peter Pan into a state-owned, covered deck. This proposal follows the collapse of a previous plan for a station on South Pearl Street.
What's confirmed:
- City Auditor Sam Fein and PR executive Joe Bonilla are promoting plans for an intercity bus terminal at the Empire State Plaza.
- The proposed terminal would be located at the Empire State Plaza concourse.
- This proposal follows the collapse of a plan for a bus station on South Pearl Street.
Still unconfirmed:
- The concourse could be a cheaper alternative to the rejected South Pearl Street bus station.
- The location offers indoor access to downtown destinations such as the State Capitol.
- The plan aims to move Greyhound, Trailways, and Peter Pan into the concourse to replace the current facilities at 34 Hamilton Street and 66 Green Street.