Panama Canal project raises ire around East ports | The News Journal | delawareonline.com

Panama Canal project raises ire around East ports | The News Journal | delawareonline.com: "Residents of this city’s Ironbound neighborhood are familiar with big modes of transport. Jumbo jets fly so low while approaching Newark Airport that it seems one can hop onto a wing. Double-decker trains race through, ferrying passengers to New York City. Trucks rumble down narrow streets where the smell of Portuguese barbecue wafts through the air and Brazilian music emanates from stores and cars."

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Bayonne Bridge - Lynch & Ferraro Engineering Inc.

Bayonne Bridge - Lynch & Ferraro Engineering Inc.: "Lynch & Ferraro principal Marjorie Lynch was the team leader for biennial inspection of the Bayonne Bridge between Staten Island, New York, and Bayonne New Jersey between 1986 and 1996.  The Bayonne Bridge is a 1675-foot steel arch bridge with a 3010-foot long viaduct approach from New Jersey and a 2010-foot long viaduct approach from Staten Island.  The height of the arch at its crown above the water is 325 feet."

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Newark and Staten Island residents leery of Bayonne Bridge-raising project | NJ.com

Newark and Staten Island residents leery of Bayonne Bridge-raising project | NJ.com:

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Panama Canal widening resonates a continent away with worried residents at East, Gulf ports - Daily Journal

Panama Canal widening resonates a continent away with worried residents at East, Gulf ports - Daily Journal: "One of the most remarkable transformations is proposed not far from the Ironbound. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey wants to raise the Bayonne Bridge, a soaring steel arch span that connects Bayonne, New Jersey, with New York City's Staten Island borough, by 64 feet. The $1 billion project would allow post-Panamax ships to reach Port Newark and the Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminals in New Jersey and Howland Hook in New York. It was fast-tracked by President Barack Obama last year and is expected to be completed in 2016. Channels near the bridge will be deepened to 50 feet."

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EPA contradicts White House and Congress on Bayonne Bridge project: Land Line Magazine

EPA contradicts White House and Congress on Bayonne Bridge project: Land Line Magazine: "A project that would give truckers more freight to haul and boost the East Coast port economy by billions would seem like a win, but the U.S. EPA is attempting to mire the project in red tape by requesting further studies. That seems to contradict directives from the White House and Congress to expedite the Bayonne Bridge elevation project. "

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Full Environmental Review Demanded at Bayonne Bridge Hearing | Clean Water Action

Full Environmental Review Demanded at Bayonne Bridge Hearing | Clean Water Action: "Citing risks of increased levels of asthma, lung cancer and cardiovascular disease from the increased truck traffic through neighborhoods surrounding the Port of Newark, area residents, health professionals and other experts testified at a US Coast Guard hearing today in Newark on the inadequacy of its Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) of the proposal to raise the Bayonne Bridge's roadway by sixty-three feet to make room for the new generation of supersized Panamax ships."

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NYC Mayoral Race 2013: Erick Salgado Protests Bayonne Bridge Project

NYC Mayoral Race 2013: Erick Salgado Protests Bayonne Bridge Project: "Via SI Advance: Westerleigh resident, and Democratic mayoral candidate Rev. Erick Salgado, and a dozen members of the North Shore community met at the Bayonne Bridge on Sunday morning, Feb. 3, to protest the proposed three-year Bayonne Bridge construction project. Salgado expressed his concerns about the impact of the project on the lives of local residents and businesses. "

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USEPA slow-tracks Obama's fast-track for Bayonne Bridge NY-NJ | TOLLROADSnews

USEPA slow-tracks Obama's fast-track for Bayonne Bridge NY-NJ | TOLLROADSnews: "The Coast Guard assessment says the Bayonne Bridge deck raising will have have minor air quality and other environmental impacts nearby.

The USEPA disagrees, according to details reported in the Newark Star Ledger. The agency has filed a formal agency complaint saying it has "fundamental concerns" about the USCG finding of "no significant impact.""

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Congressman Sires’ Testimony on the Bayonne Bridge Raise the Roadway Project | Congressman Albio Sires

Congressman Sires’ Testimony on the Bayonne Bridge Raise the Roadway Project | Congressman Albio Sires: "Today, Congressman Sires released the following testimony regarding the Bayonne Bridge Raise the Roadway Project. On February 5, 2013, this testimony was presented at a public meeting held at the Bayonne High School Auditorium."

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Bayonne-Staten Island Bridge - Staten Island Museum

Bayonne-Staten Island Bridge - Staten Island Museum: "A postcard published by the Art Photo Greeting Company of Elizabeth, NJ that contains an image of the Bayonne Bridge.  The bridge crosses the Kill van Kull, and it connects Staten Island to Bayonne, NJ.  The Bayonne Bridge was opened to traffic in 1931.  The postcard is postmarked "Bayonne, NJ August 2, 1934."  It is addressed to "Mr. & Mrs. Bennie Ford, 1419 Chrisler Ave, Schenectady, N.Y." "

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Bayonne Bridge project alarms some Staten Island residents | SILive.com

Bayonne Bridge project alarms some Staten Island residents | SILive.com: "Braving the cold and snow, a dozen members of the North Shore community met at the Bayonne Bridge on Sunday morning, Feb. 3, to draw attention to the importance of public participation as the final determinations are made in how the community will be affected by the proposed three-year Bayonne Bridge construction project."

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EPA questions Bayonne Bridge environmental assessment by Coast Guard | NJ.com

EPA questions Bayonne Bridge environmental assessment by Coast Guard | NJ.com: "The Environmental Protection Agency has “fundamental concerns” over a finding by the Coast Guard that raising the Bayonne Bridge would not have a significant environmental impact."

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Hudson Reporter - Public comments on Bayonne Bridge Road raising supported by speakers at hearing

Hudson Reporter - Public comments on Bayonne Bridge Road raising supported by speakers at hearing:

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Bayonne Bridge: Fujifilm X System / SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Bayonne Bridge: Fujifilm X System / SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review: Nice photo!

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USCG: First District - Prevention Division - Bridges Branch

USCG: First District - Prevention Division - Bridges Branch: "Bayonne Bridge Project:

To view Draft Environmental Assessment or to make comments follow the link provided below:

Draft Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Modification of the Bayonne Bridge
Project Summary and Fact Sheet (English)
Project Summary and Fact Sheet (Spanish)
Project Summary and Fact Sheet (Portuguese)"

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