The DEP finally agreed to build the pedestrian bridge across the Major Deegan. It has been a long and brutal haul to get them to honor their promise but we are finally here. Stay alert because we need to hold them to this commitment until the work is actually finished.
July 13, 2012
Final supporters
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June 19, 2012
We just hit two hundred and fifty signatures. It is exhausting to keep pushing when the city has ignored these promises for so long, but seeing this level of interest keeps me going.
Reached 250 supporters
June 16, 2012
Reached 100 supporters
March 6, 2012
37 Comments
Help fix the problems that Robert Moses created. Link the east and west sides of Van Cortlandt Park.
While Van Cortlandt is listed as one of the largest parks in NYC, the lack of a connection between the eastern and western portions really means the park is divided and not as big as it seems. One, if not many bridges over the Major Deegan will go a long way to change that for the better.
Times up. Build the bridge! Billions over budget on the filtration plant we didn't want or need, and nothing for our park. Where's the respect?
The continuity of the Croton Aqueduct trail is an important historical necessity. New Yorkers in 100 years will thank us for having been visionary enough to see the need for a quiet, off-road path in a busy and increasingly densely built up world.
The reclamation boom started by the High Line and continuing with the High Bridge can bring untold tourist revenue to The Bronx. This bridge will pay for itself many times over. It is foolish not to build it.
Honor the promise to build a pedestrian bridge to reconnect Van Cortlandt Park!
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The DEP finally agreed to build the pedestrian bridge across the Major Deegan. It has been a long and brutal haul to get them to honor their promise but we are finally here. Stay alert because we need to hold them to this commitment until the work is actually finished.
July 13, 2012
Final supporters
Updates
June 19, 2012
We just hit two hundred and fifty signatures. It is exhausting to keep pushing when the city has ignored these promises for so long, but seeing this level of interest keeps me going.
Reached 250 supporters
June 16, 2012
Reached 100 supporters
March 6, 2012
37 Comments
This is particularly important for seniors and parents with small children who would like to spend time in the park but have a hard time making a dash across a highway to do so. Please help us enjoy the park!
Help fix the problems that Robert Moses created. Link the east and west sides of Van Cortlandt Park.
While Van Cortlandt is listed as one of the largest parks in NYC, the lack of a connection between the eastern and western portions really means the park is divided and not as big as it seems. One, if not many bridges over the Major Deegan will go a long way to change that for the better.
Times up. Build the bridge! Billions over budget on the filtration plant we didn't want or need, and nothing for our park. Where's the respect?
The continuity of the Croton Aqueduct trail is an important historical necessity. New Yorkers in 100 years will thank us for having been visionary enough to see the need for a quiet, off-road path in a busy and increasingly densely built up world.
The reclamation boom started by the High Line and continuing with the High Bridge can bring untold tourist revenue to The Bronx. This bridge will pay for itself many times over. It is foolish not to build it.
Honor the promise to build a pedestrian bridge to reconnect Van Cortlandt Park!
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This is particularly important for seniors and parents with small children who would like to spend time in the park but have a hard time making a dash across a highway to do so. Please help us enjoy the park!