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Posted by
WillD
on Sat Jun 17 22:58:25 2006, in response to Re: Here comes Staten Is. Light Rail (this is why), posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Sat Jun 17 21:31:04 2006.
edf40wrjww2msgDetail:detailStr fiogf49gjkf0d Once more we go to the study Olog loves to hate, page 24 (pdf page 28): 5. Waterfront segment: Con Edison lot near Bard Avenue to U.S. Gypsum (1.0 mile)
In this area, near the Snug Harbor Cultural Center, there are two alignment alternatives: an upper alignment and a lower alignment.
The lower alignment follows the historic railroad’s route along the shoreline; the upper alignment follows the shoulder of Richmond Terrace. The lower alignment would be shifted slightly to the south to accommodate a continuous pedestrian path and bulkhead improvement along the Kill Van Kull shoreline. To accommodate this alternative, the slope along the Snug Harbor area would have to be cut and retained. The upper alignment would place the transit guideway contiguous with and at the same elevation as Richmond Terrace. The upper alignment would require the slope described above to be filled and retained, and would also maintain a pedestrian pathway along the shoreline below. Only the Heavy Rail alternative was evaluated following the lower alignment through the Snug Harbor area because the lower alignment would isolate the exclusive Right-of-Way from the adjacent street. The LRT, DMU, Streetcar, and BRT alternatives would utilize the upper alignment, creating opportunities for streetscape improvements and a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.
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