The site was chosen to minimize residential and traffic impacts: it is close to exit 66 on the Long Island Expressway and 1/4 mile (400 m) from the nearest home.

(A proposal for a similar facility at the former Pilgrim State Hospital, 18 miles (29 km) to the west, was stymied by local opposition.

[3]) Adjacent tracts totaling an additional 93 acres (38 ha) are available for further expansion, including possible facilities for intermodal containers and refrigerated storage.

The settlement included mitigation measures, such as dust controls, storm water retention, a visual landscape barrier, replanting 30% of the property, and $1 million in payments to the town.

[9] The terminal and its New York and Atlantic connection can accept railcar sizes up to Plate F loading gauge with a gross weight for four-axle cars up to 263,000 pounds (119,300 kg).

[10] In late 2011, the company acquired two adjacent properties, increasing the site to 121 acres (49 ha), anticipating future traffic growth.

According to BRT’s filing, the facility has experienced strong traffic growth and its original 28-acre (11 ha) parcel is close to capacity, with all tracks in use.

The company says sand excavation is needed to lower the yard elevation below that of the LIRR main line for safety reasons.