As the MTA completes accessibility upgrades at the Church Av subway station in Brooklyn, the reliability of the new elevators depends on more than the machinery that moves passengers. The communication layer inside each cab is just as critical, and that is where LiftComm supports the MTA with a fully compliant, fully secure platform built for modern transit environments.

LiftComm provides the communication technology that helps the MTA meet ASME A17.1 2019 and 2022 requirements across its expanding network of accessible stations. Our role is simple. We deliver talk, text, and visual communication that works for every rider and operates inside a hardened, on premises architecture that protects agency networks and rider data.

Communication That Meets Code Every Time

Every new elevator must provide two-way voice and text communication with accessible visual indicators. The LiftComm EAV Series is built specifically for that standard. It combines audio, real time text, and an integrated display in one unit, giving riders clear confirmation that help is on the way while giving operators reliable communication that stays online.

The EAV Series supports inclusive communication for riders with hearing or speech impairments and fits cleanly into transit emergency response workflows. In a public facing environment, that consistency matters. Code compliance is not just inspection day. It is every day.

On Premises Hosting That Protects Critical Infrastructure

Transit communication cannot depend on public cloud servers. The MTA requires maximum control of data flow, user authentication, and system uptime. LiftComm supports that requirement with the UCM on premises PBX server, a secure communication core that keeps every elevator endpoint operating inside agency owned infrastructure.

On premises hosting gives the MTA three critical advantages.

• Communications stay inside the transit network.

• System operation remains stable during internet outages.

• Cybersecurity controls stay under direct agency management.

In high volume, mission critical environments like Church Av, UCM supports uninterrupted talk and text communication while scaling across a large footprint without introducing unnecessary external dependencies.

Built for Reliability in Demanding Transit Environments

NYC subway stations expose technology to vibration, moisture, and heavy daily use. LiftComm systems are engineered for these conditions. Power over Ethernet operation, optional cellular redundancy, and hardened device level security protect each endpoint from failure or tampering.

The EAV Series includes security features designed for life safety deployment, including encrypted communications, secure boot protections, and authenticated network access controls. This is the difference between purpose built elevator communication and general purpose devices that were never designed to defend a critical network.

Scalable Technology for a Growing Accessible Network

Church Av is part of a broader push to expand accessibility across the system. As new elevators come online, the communication backbone has to scale with them. LiftComm’s UCM on premises server and EAV Series endpoints support enterprise level expansion without forcing cloud routing, licensing sprawl, or bolt on components.

A Communication Platform Built for Transit Security and Compliance

LiftComm’s role at Church Av reflects a broader commitment to secure, accessible transportation. By pairing the EAV Series talk and text phone with the UCM on premises PBX, the MTA benefits from a communication system that is.

• Compliant with ASME A17.1 2019 and 2022

• Inclusive for all riders

• Cyber secure at both the device and network level

• Reliable during outages or network interruptions

• Built to scale across future accessibility projects

LiftComm values the security needs of the client as much as compliance. For public agencies and elevator industry partners modernizing infrastructure, the message is clear. If you want code ready communication that protects the network and the rider, you deploy hardened endpoints and keep control on premises.

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