Mounting Opposition To Lower Manhattan Tunnel

Plans to create a tunnel along West Street in Lower Manhattan are facing increased opposition from residents, commuters, advocacy organizations and even elected officials.

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November 12, 2002, 2:00 PM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

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

FULL STORY: List of Articles Opposing The West Street Tunnel

Tuesday, November 12, 2002 in Coalition To Save West Street

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