In 1993, riders wanted the western entrances reopened as they would have been safer and more convenient for shoppers going to the Fordham stores. The MTA did not reverse the decision because the western passageway was problematic before its closure and very few passengers used the exits.
Riders in 1993 advocated for the reopening of the western entrances, arguing that they would have been safer and more practical for shoppers visiting the Fordham stores. The MTA declined to reverse its decision due to concerns about the western passageway's issues before its closure and low passenger usage.