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14th Street/sixth Avenue Station

[New York, NY] – [1/30/2023] – Lift Communications is excited to announce the successful implementation of its state-of-the-art intercom systems at the 34th Street–Penn Station complex in New York City. This installation ensures that the station’s elevators are fully compliant with ADA standards and the ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2019 Safety Code for Elevators, significantly enhancing safety and accessibility for the millions of passengers who pass through the station each year.

Ensuring ADA and ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2019 Compliance

The ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2019 code mandates robust two-way communication systems in elevators, especially in emergencies. Alongside the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards, these systems must be accessible to all passengers, including those with disabilities. Lift Communication’s newly deployed intercom solutions at the 34th Street–Penn Station are specifically designed to meet and exceed these stringent requirements, offering:

24/7 Two-Way Communication: Ensures reliable connection between passengers and emergency services.

• Inclusive Features: Accessible design for passengers with hearing and speech impairments.

• Resilient Backup Systems: Guarantees continued operation during power outages.

Enhancing Safety and Accessibility

34th Street–Penn Station, located in Manhattan, serves as a critical hub on the IRT Broadway–Seventh Avenue Line, accommodating the 1, 2, and 3 trains. The station is one of the busiest in the entire subway system, with an annual ridership of approximately 27 million passengers. It is fully ADA-compliant, with recent upgrades to improve accessibility and safety.

“At Lift Communications, our focus is on ensuring that public transportation is safe and accessible for everyone. The new intercom systems at 34th Street–Penn Station demonstrate our commitment to compliance with the latest standards, providing reliable and user-friendly communication options that meet the needs of all passengers,” said Eric Schnabolk, President of Lift Communications. “Our technology is designed to be dependable, especially in emergencies, ensuring that passengers can always reach assistance when they need it.”

About Lift Communications

We are a leader in providing innovative communication solutions for the transportation industry. With over 50 years of experience, we have earned a reputation for safety, reliability, and user accessibility. Our product lineup includes Elevator Call Station Intercoms, Elevator Cab Intercoms, Elevator Audio, Text and Video Intercoms, Area of Refuge Intercoms, Safe Point Intercoms, Public Call Station Intercoms, and more. As a full solution turnkey provider, we also offer products for ethernet over aged elevator travel cables and offloading audio and video over cellular gateways. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our 50+ satisfied clients and the deployment of over 2000 elevator phones and 2500+ phones globally.

Contact Information

For more information about Lift Communications and our compliance solutions for ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2019 and ADA standards, please fill out the contact form on our web page and a member on our team will reach out within 24 hours. https://www.liftcomm.com/contact

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