Mounting Opposition To Lower Manhattan Tunnel

Opposition has quickly become widespread among local residents, commuters, advocacy organizations and even electedofficials. Last week, even the Manhattan Borough President announced opposition to the tunnel. You can see a copy of the Borough President's position statement here: http://www.saveweststreet.com/media/BPLetter-10-31-2002.pdfA partial list of others who have recently endorsed thisview includes: American Automobile Association of NY (AAA), The Clean Air Campaign, Coalition to Save West Street, Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields, New York City Straphanger's Campaign, and the Tri-State Transportation Campaign.Those officials who had not "heard much opposition to the West Street tunnel" six weeks ago are now hearing more every day. In a recent meeting, President Fieldssaid the "overwhelming majority" of incoming email expressed opposition to the tunnel. This fast-growing point of view has been documentedin dozens of recent news articles, a partial list ofwhich can be seen here:

Thanks to Ro Sheffe