Sutton Area Community, Inc. - Opposition to proposed plan of water main distribuition line from Water Shaft 33B
PETITION LETTER TO DEP, DOT, DDC This letter states the Sutton Area Community's opposition to the proposed plan to route the second water-main distribution line from Water shaft 33B on 59th and 1st Avenue south to 56th street and then west to connect to the 3rd Avenue Water Tunnel. This is a sudden and complete reversal of the Department of Environmental Protection(DEP), Department of Transportation(DOT), and Department of Design & Construction's(DDC) promised proposal to dig north on 1st and then west on 61st Street. It will result in construction and upheaval for many years in the heart of our residential community. It will compound the problems that already exist at the congested and dangerous intersection on 57th and 1st where an elderly woman was struck by a bus and killed only last week.
The impact of this disastrous plan will not only increase the risk of more traffic accidents, but it will also affect all communication services. Telephone and internet service provided by Verizon's underground cables along 56th St. will be interrupted for an indefinite period. Schools, restaurants, and merchants will be affected. Water interruption, potential rodents, night drilling, traffic, deliveries, noise, street closings and all our essential services will be curtailed for an indefinite period of time. We urge you to sign this petition, which will be delivered to the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Transportation and the Department of Design & Construction to rethink their ill-conceived decision. With unanimous support, we hope to reverse their current plan. Thank you. Flo Kelly, President Abby Sorman, Executive Vice President Signature ______________________ Date ___________ Sutton Area Community
cc: Caswell F. Holloway, Commissioner DEP
Margaret Forgione, Manhattan Borough Commissioner DOT
David J. Burney, Commissioner DDC
State Assemblyman Jonathan Bing
State Senator Liz Krueger
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer
City Councilmember Jessica Lapin
Toni Carlina, District Manager Manhattan Community Board 6
Latha Thompson, District Manager Manhattan Community Board 8
Updates
April 30, 2010
The silence from the city departments remains discouraging but we are keeping the pressure on their offices. This fight is draining for everyone involved yet we have to stay focused on protecting our streets from this disruption.
April 30, 2010
Seeing this momentum grow has been a heavy experience given the exhaustion of fighting these agencies. Your willingness to push back against this plan proves we are not alone in this fight.
Reached 100 supporters
April 30, 2010
6 Comments
Totally ridiculous plan. Why change the route now after promising something else? Listen to the community for once.
Unbelievable that they would even consider this. My internet goes out enough as it is without them digging up the whole block.
Enough construction! we have been dealing with noise and traffic for years move this project elsewhere.
STOP THE DRILLING. people are actually dying at that intersection and you want to make it even more dangerous?
My kids walk to school right through here i dont feel safe with all this extra heavy machinery and road closures planned.
Sign Petition
We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.
Add a comment?
Your signature will be added via . Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.
By signing, you accept our Terms and Privacy Policy and agree to occasional emails about petitions. Unsubscribe anytime.
Share this petition
Share this petition to help it reach more people.
Your share link
Sutton Area Community, Inc. - Opposition to proposed plan of water main distribuition line from Water Shaft 33B
PETITION LETTER TO DEP, DOT, DDC This letter states the Sutton Area Community's opposition to the proposed plan to route the second water-main distribution line from Water shaft 33B on 59th and 1st Avenue south to 56th street and then west to connect to the 3rd Avenue Water Tunnel. This is a sudden and complete reversal of the Department of Environmental Protection(DEP), Department of Transportation(DOT), and Department of Design & Construction's(DDC) promised proposal to dig north on 1st and then west on 61st Street. It will result in construction and upheaval for many years in the heart of our residential community. It will compound the problems that already exist at the congested and dangerous intersection on 57th and 1st where an elderly woman was struck by a bus and killed only last week.
The impact of this disastrous plan will not only increase the risk of more traffic accidents, but it will also affect all communication services. Telephone and internet service provided by Verizon's underground cables along 56th St. will be interrupted for an indefinite period. Schools, restaurants, and merchants will be affected. Water interruption, potential rodents, night drilling, traffic, deliveries, noise, street closings and all our essential services will be curtailed for an indefinite period of time. We urge you to sign this petition, which will be delivered to the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Transportation and the Department of Design & Construction to rethink their ill-conceived decision. With unanimous support, we hope to reverse their current plan. Thank you. Flo Kelly, President Abby Sorman, Executive Vice President Signature ______________________ Date ___________ Sutton Area Community
cc: Caswell F. Holloway, Commissioner DEP
Margaret Forgione, Manhattan Borough Commissioner DOT
David J. Burney, Commissioner DDC
State Assemblyman Jonathan Bing
State Senator Liz Krueger
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer
City Councilmember Jessica Lapin
Toni Carlina, District Manager Manhattan Community Board 6
Latha Thompson, District Manager Manhattan Community Board 8
Updates
April 30, 2010
The silence from the city departments remains discouraging but we are keeping the pressure on their offices. This fight is draining for everyone involved yet we have to stay focused on protecting our streets from this disruption.
April 30, 2010
Seeing this momentum grow has been a heavy experience given the exhaustion of fighting these agencies. Your willingness to push back against this plan proves we are not alone in this fight.
Reached 100 supporters
April 30, 2010
6 Comments
This is ridiculous. 57th is already a death trap and this will just make things ten times worse for everyone living here.
Totally ridiculous plan. Why change the route now after promising something else? Listen to the community for once.
Unbelievable that they would even consider this. My internet goes out enough as it is without them digging up the whole block.
Enough construction! we have been dealing with noise and traffic for years move this project elsewhere.
STOP THE DRILLING. people are actually dying at that intersection and you want to make it even more dangerous?
My kids walk to school right through here i dont feel safe with all this extra heavy machinery and road closures planned.
Help this petition grow
Share it with friends to help reach 250 signatures.
Sign Petition
We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.
Add a comment?
Your signature will be added via .
Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.
Signing with Google or Facebook verifies your signature instantly — no email needed.
By signing, you accept our Terms and Privacy Policy and agree to occasional emails about petitions. Unsubscribe anytime.
Share this petition
Share this petition to help it reach more people.
Your share link
Petitions like this
Other petitions you might want to support
Scan to share
Anyone who scans this can sign the petition.
This is ridiculous. 57th is already a death trap and this will just make things ten times worse for everyone living here.