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Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement Project

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Alternate Project Name
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement Phase I
Project Type
Public Transit
Financing Type
TIFIA
Status
Credit Agreement Executed
Sponsor/Borrower
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Project Description

The loan supports the construction of bus storage and staging facilities, new ramps accessing the Lincoln Tunnel, and 3.5 acres of publicly accessible open green space, the first phase of a $10 billion plan for a new 2.1-million-square-foot main terminal.

The new terminal will be constructed on the existing terminal site and will expand capacity, accommodate modern buses, and improve sustainability and operations. The new bus storage and staging facilities will serve as a temporary terminal during construction and will be paired with new ramps to and from the Lincoln Tunnel, removing busses from city streets. The project also includes two “deck overs” at Dyer Avenue for bus operations during construction that will be converted to publicly accessible open green space when the project is complete. Additionally, the project will provide for future private development of commercial office towers at the site.

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Project Details
TIFIA Assistance
$1890.00M
Primary Revenue Pledge
Project Revenues
Project Cost
$4000.00M
Fiscal Year Closed
FY2025
Duration/Status
PANYNJ is currently in the procurement phase and anticipates to award in Q2 2025. Phase 1 elements are anticipated to be complete in 2028. The new Main Terminal is anticipated to be operational in 2032, with completion of the full Project by 2040.
Funding Sources
In addition to the TIFIA loan, the construction of the Project is being financed through a combination of Reserves from the Consolidated Bond Reserve Fund (“CBRF”) and proceeds from bond issuances, as required.
Project Delivery/Contract Method
The Project will be managed and delivered by the PANYNJ Major Capital Projects team and be supported by contracts/consultants. The construction manager is AECOM.
Project Participants
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Project Advisers/Consultants
To USDOT Build America Bureau:
• Financial Advisor: PFM Financial Advisors, LLC (“PFM”)
• Legal Advisor: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP (“Skadden”)
Application Details
Applicant
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (“Port Authority” or “PANYNJ”)
LOI Fiscal Year Received
FY2024
LOI Received Date
Application Received Fiscal Year
FY2025
Application Received Date
Credit Agreement Executed
Initial Eligibility Review
Review Complete
Creditworthiness Review
Review Complete
Application Review
Review Complete
Estimated Project Cost
$4000.00M
TIFIA Request
$1890.00M
Instrument Type
Direct Loan