The Hard Climb to the 7 Train

By Marissa Armas on October 22, 2014 7 train, 82nd St. Station, accessibility, BRT, disabled, Disabled In Action, Edith Prentiss, flushing, IRT, Jackson Heights, mta, New York, Queens, Straphangers Campaign, Strollers, subway, Taxis For All Campaign, Transportation News, Queens

The lack of elevators and escalators on the line dates back to when it was built, but knowing the history doesn’t make it any easier.