Bayonne Bridge - Prof. Boerner's Explorations

Bayonne Bridge - Prof. Boerner's Explorations: "Our country has had its share of magnificent bridges over the years. In the New York City area there are the Brooklyn Bridge, the Verrazona-Narrows Bridge, and the George Washington Bridge. Each has occupied a special place in the heart of the New Yorkers."

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(1) Celebration of the Bayonne Bridge and the Bayonne Bridgemen

Celebration of the Bayonne Bridge and the Bayonne Bridgemen: "The Bayonne Historical Society will present a special program to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the opening of the Bayonne Bridge on the afternoon of Sunday, November 13th, at St. Andrew’s School."

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The Bayonne Bridge

The Bayonne Bridge: "After taking a few options into consideration, such as demolishing the bridge and building a taller one, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, as it is currently called, has decided to build a roadway above the current one. "

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The Port of New York and New Jersey: A Critical Hub of Global Commerce | gCaptain - Maritime & Offshore

The Port of New York and New Jersey: A Critical Hub of Global Commerce | gCaptain - Maritime & Offshore: "Another major obstacle for the Port of New York/New Jersey is the limited air draft of the Bayonne Bridge. Constructed in 1931, the engineers and architects who designed the bridge never could have imagined the size of cargo ships that would be destined for the Port. "

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Streetsblog New York City » Who Killed Transit on the New Tappan Zee? Feds and State DOT Won’t Say.

Streetsblog New York City » Who Killed Transit on the New Tappan Zee? Feds and State DOT Won’t Say.: "Call it the mystery of the missing transit. One of the state’s biggest transit projects, in the works for nearly a decade, was canceled overnight and no one will explain why, or even claim responsibility for the decision."

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Tug Passing Under Bridge

Staten Island's MTA board member Allen Cappelli calls for toll equity | SILive.com

Staten Island's MTA board member Allen Cappelli calls for toll equity | SILive.com: ""It's patently an unfair system," says Allen Cappelli, the MTA's lone Island board member."

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Staten Island, from a different perspective | SILive.com

Staten Island, from a different perspective | SILive.com: "The Staten Island Circumnavigation "Hidden Harbor Tour" took off from the Water Taxi berth at Battery Park City and headed here. Any resentment about having to travel to Manhattan to take a tour of Staten Island dissipated under a glorious sun. And while the wind turned the waters of New York Harbor choppy, that only made it more exhilarating"

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Staten Island Man Urging Boycott Of PA Sees That Protesting Ain't Easy: Gothamist

Staten Island Man Urging Boycott Of PA Sees That Protesting Ain't Easy: Gothamist: "Valentin, a retired gas worker and "self-proclaimed borough loudmouth" wants a flat E-ZPass rate of around $5-6 for crossing into New Jersey and a guarantee that that they wouldn't rise in the future. To spread his message, he's selling $5 placards to recoup the $1,000 he spent making them. "I'm not going to stop until I see signs everywhere…We're an Island; we're trapped, it's not fair, they can't punish us for it.""

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The Current Plan

Transportation For America » New Report Ranks Deficient Bridges by Metro Areas

Transportation For America » New Report Ranks Deficient Bridges by Metro Areas: "A new look at structurally deficient bridges in metropolitan areas finds that just a quarter of U.S. bridges, located in our largest metropolitan areas, carry 75 percent of all traffic crossing a deficient bridge each day."

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Outgoing Port Authority executive director receives mixed reviews after 3-year tenure | NJ.com

Outgoing Port Authority executive director receives mixed reviews after 3-year tenure | NJ.com: "With a new executive director named Wednesday, the departing head of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey leaves with a record of port and airport improvements, three years of flat budgets yet criticism from both state capitals after a costly turnaround of the once-floundering World Trade Center project."

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New Port Authority director named by N.Y. Gov. Cuomo | NJ.com

New Port Authority director named by N.Y. Gov. Cuomo | NJ.com: " New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has named an economic development official from his administration to head the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, officials announced today."

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Bayonne Bridge to get raised by 2016 - NorthJersey.com

Bayonne Bridge to get raised by 2016 - NorthJersey.com: "The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey plans to raise the Bayonne Bridge by 2016, two years after an expanded Panama Canal will allow larger vessels to pass through for shipments to ports along the eastern United States."

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New T.Z. Bridge plan programmed to fail | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com

New T.Z. Bridge plan programmed to fail | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com: "The future of the Tappan Zee Bridge was doomed from the start when Gov. Thomas E. Dewey decided 60 years ago to locate the bridge 50 feet north of the jurisdiction of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey so that New York could build it."

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GlobeSt.com - Port-Generated Jobs Rise by 4% Over 2008 - Daily News Article

GlobeSt.com - Port-Generated Jobs Rise by 4% Over 2008 - Daily News Article: "Investments to be made between 2012 and 2017 are expected to generate some 3,400 direct jobs and 6,900 total jobs annually, assuming that the Bayonne Bridge construction is completed by 2017, the study says. “"

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Could The Tappan Zee Bridge Be The Best Elevated Park Ever?: Gothamist

Could The Tappan Zee Bridge Be The Best Elevated Park Ever?: Gothamist: "
Turning old infrastructure into modern parks is so hot right now! Inspired by the High Line, not only do we have that trippy LES Low Line to contemplate but now at least one clever Westchester County official is talking about turning the Tappan Zee bridge into a giant park once its replacement (just fast tracked by the Obama administration) is built."

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AAA: Drivers willing to pay for better highways | Daily Record | dailyrecord.com

AAA: Drivers willing to pay for better highways | Daily Record | dailyrecord.com: "As part of our continuing effort to advocate for infrastructure investment, the AAA Clubs of New Jersey surveyed 800 motorists about transportation funding issues. Funding of vital repairs to our infrastructure is a problem at all levels of government from the pothole in your town to the raising of the Bayonne Bridge to the recent collapse of Route 287."

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Study: Investments in ports region will generate 7,000 new jobs annually - NJBIZ

Study: Investments in ports region will generate 7,000 new jobs annually - NJBIZ: "For the region’s port and maritime industry, the projected growth would continue the positive impact created during the height of the recession, according to two trade groups that commissioned the study. The projections assume a project to raise the Bayonne Bridge by 64 feet is completed by 2017."

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Bayonne Bridge by *ChrisCoffee on deviantART

Bayonne Bridge by *ChrisCoffee on deviantART:

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Dredging Today – USA: Kill van Kull Dredging Project to Bring Great Benefits

Dredging Today – USA: Kill van Kull Dredging Project to Bring Great Benefits: "
Staten Island’s shipping ports have moved one step closer in being able to accept the next generation of super container ships with the completion of dredging work in the Kill van Kull."

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Clearing the way for super ships | SILive.com

Clearing the way for super ships | SILive.com: "Staten Island's shipping ports have moved one step closer in being able to accept the next generation of super container ships with the completion of dredging work in the Kill van Kull."

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Driver arrested for using 'James Bond' trick to skip tolls

Driver arrested for using 'James Bond' trick to skip tolls: "The driver was described by the New York Post for "pulling a trick worthy of James Bond". Reportedly the Virginia truck driver pulled a cord that flipped his vehicle's license plate to not be visible to E-Z pass toll cameras at the GWB toll plaza. This creative attempt to dodge the toll was allegedly done to avoid paying the $65 charge that is required to cross the bridge."

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Chris Ward Wants to Develop Red Hook, Containers Be Damned - Waterfront Watch - Curbed NY

Chris Ward Wants to Develop Red Hook, Containers Be Damned - Waterfront Watch - Curbed NY:

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GlobeSt.com - NAIOP: Bayonne Bridge Will Bode Well for NJ Recovery - Daily News Article

GlobeSt.com - NAIOP: Bayonne Bridge Will Bode Well for NJ Recovery - Daily News Article: "Despite competition from Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, NAIOP’s Michael McGuinness tells GlobeSt.com’s Jacqueline Hlavenka that New Jersey’s industrial sector will boom once the bridge improvements are complete."

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Global Terminal, which straddles Bayonne-Jersey City border, is moving to more than double wharf space so it can accommodate the big container ships that will be coming in three years | NJ.com

Global Terminal, which straddles Bayonne-Jersey City border, is moving to more than double wharf space so it can accommodate the big container ships that will be coming in three years | NJ.com: "As container ships keep getting bigger and bigger, Bayonne’s Global Terminal is on track to more than double its capacity to stay competitive with other regional ports, officials said."

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Cost of new Tappan Zee Bridge is trimmed to $5.2B | NJ.com

Cost of new Tappan Zee Bridge is trimmed to $5.2B | NJ.com: "President Barack Obama chose the project Monday for quick federal approval of environmental and other permits, and the Federal Highway Administration said those could be obtained within a year. Construction, creating thousands of jobs, could begin soon afterward, it said."

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Streetsblog New York City » Will Cuomo Scrap Transit on the Tappan Zee and Just Widen the Highway?

Streetsblog New York City » Will Cuomo Scrap Transit on the Tappan Zee and Just Widen the Highway?: "All the alternatives currently being studied for the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement include both commuter rail and bus rapid transit. Advocates are concerned that the state may try to delay construction of the transit components, however. Image: Tappan Zee environmental review website"

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Seriously, where would you rather end up, Bayonne, Staten Island or Sydney? | NJ.com

Seriously, where would you rather end up, Bayonne, Staten Island or Sydney? | NJ.com: "The toll on the Sydney Harbor Bridge is just $4."

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5 Ways to Make Room for the World's Biggest Boats - Popular Mechanics

5 Ways to Make Room for the World's Biggest Boats - Popular Mechanics: "Bayonne, N.J. The Bayonne Bridge at the mouth of Newark Bay has a clearance of just 151 feet--even current ships have a hard time fitting beneath it. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently approved a $1 billion plan to raise the bridge to 215 feet. Construction is expected to begin within two years and to be completed by 2016. Officials say the bridge will remain open to traffic during construction. "

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For Staten Islanders, a guide to taming soaring bridge tolls | SILive.com

For Staten Islanders, a guide to taming soaring bridge tolls | SILive.com: "Here's a guide to driving back onto the Island in the cheapest ways possible."

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Delaying bus garage expansion is senseless - NorthJersey.com

Delaying bus garage expansion is senseless - NorthJersey.com: "If you're just getting over the loss of the cross-Hudson rail tunnel that Governor Christie killed this year, here's another lost mass transit project that's nearly as worthy of outrage: the $800 million expansion of the Port Authority Bus Terminal garage."

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Senator Charles E. Schumer

Senator Charles E. Schumer: "SCHUMER CALLS ON PORT AUTHORITY TO EXTEND RESIDENTIAL TOLL DISCOUNTS TO ALL PA STATEN ISLAND BRIDGES AS TOLL INCREASE TAKES EFFECT THIS WEEKEND"

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AAA lawsuit rests on toll uses | recordonline.com

AAA lawsuit rests on toll uses | recordonline.com: "AAA New York and AAA North Jersey will lean heavily on a lawsuit that they lost against the Port Authority in 1989 to win the one they filed last week in U.S. District Court."

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Deepening Bayonne's Kill van Kull to 50 feet is a mission accomplished; part of larger plan to support shipping industry's continued access to New Jersey's ports | NJ.com

Deepening Bayonne's Kill van Kull to 50 feet is a mission accomplished; part of larger plan to support shipping industry's continued access to New Jersey's ports | NJ.com: "The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently completed a three-year contract to dredge Bayonne’s Kill van Kull to a depth of 50 feet."

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Property owners back raising Bayonne Bridge - NorthJersey.com

Property owners back raising Bayonne Bridge - NorthJersey.com: "An interest group for New Jersey property owners would like to remind everyone it still supports raising the Bayonne Bridge, despite recent comments from one of its top officials."

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Port Authority toll hikes will not fund new bus parking in NYC, causign delays for New Jersey commuters - NorthJersey.com

Port Authority toll hikes will not fund new bus parking in NYC, causign delays for New Jersey commuters - NorthJersey.com: "Higher tolls on the Port Authority's Hudson River crossings will do little to fix long-standing problems at the agency's midtown Manhattan bus terminal, an outdated and cramped way station used daily by tens of thousands of North Jersey commuters."

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Cuomo Said to Have a Leading Candidate to Run the Port Authority - NYTimes.com

Cuomo Said to Have a Leading Candidate to Run the Port Authority - NYTimes.com: "Patrick J. Foye, a longtime figure in the public life of the New York City region, is a leading candidate to become executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, according to a person familiar with the selection process."

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Commuters face toll hikes in NY and NJ - The Stute - Stevens Institute of Technology

Commuters face toll hikes in NY and NJ - The Stute - Stevens Institute of Technology: "Co-ops and interns commuting to New York City this semester are now feeling the sting of a Port Authority toll hike that went into effect last week."

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Dave Frieder Declares Bridge-Photographing Days Done - NYTimes.com

Dave Frieder Declares Bridge-Photographing Days Done - NYTimes.com: "Ammann also had a hand in such bridges as the Bayonne Bridge, the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, the Throgs Neck Bridge and the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. (Mr. Frieder still calls that last one the Triborough Bridge despite the 2008 name change.)"

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N.J., N.Y. lawmakers want more public hearings before allowing future Port Authority toll hikes | NJ.com

N.J., N.Y. lawmakers want more public hearings before allowing future Port Authority toll hikes | NJ.com: "On Sept. 18, peak tolls rose to $9.50 for E-ZPass users and $12 for cash customers on its six bistate bridges and tunnels, from $8. Tolls are to rise to $12.50 and $15 for E-ZPass and cash users respectively, as of December 2015."

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Port Authority director reportedly stepping down | NJ.com

Port Authority director reportedly stepping down | NJ.com: "The executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will be resigning from his post next month, according to a report by the New York Times."

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NJ NAIOP: DCA Makes Progress, but Change Comes with Pain - Citybizlist New York

NJ NAIOP: DCA Makes Progress, but Change Comes with Pain - Citybizlist New York: "On the industrial side, asked about the pending improvements to raise the Bayonne Bridge, aimed at making the ports of Newark and Elizabeth more accessible to the new generation of super ships, and how it might impact the regional marketplace, Alex Klatskin of Forsgate Industrial Partners suggested the possibility of a "bigger boom" for Pennsylvania than other parts of the multi-state region. But in any case, "raising the bridge will have a great regional effect, and consumers in the New York City metropolitan area are still driving industrial demand in the region," said Klatskin, who also serves as chairman of NAIOP Corporate."

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GlobeSt.com - The Benefits of Building - Daily News Article

GlobeSt.com - The Benefits of Building - Daily News Article: "One of New Jersey’s biggest projects, the raising of the Bayonne Bridge, actually may offer the greatest benefit to neighboring Pennsylvania, said a speaker at NAIOP NJ’s “CEOs Discuss Office, Industrial & Mixed-Use Markets & Trends” meeting, held at the Heldrich Hotel here." 'via Blog this'

Exhibition - Lifespan: The Bayonne Bridge in Transition - The Noble Maritime Collection, Staten Island, NY 09-29-2011 01:00pm - AmericanTowns.com

Exhibition - Lifespan: The Bayonne Bridge in Transition - The Noble Maritime Collection, Staten Island, NY 09-29-2011 01:00pm - AmericanTowns.com: "date:Thursday, September 29, 2011
time:1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
venue:The Noble Maritime Collection
address:1000 Richmond Terrace, Building D
Staten Island, NY 10301
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from:The Noble Maritime Collection"

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AAA sues Port Authority over toll hikes - NorthJersey.com

AAA sues Port Authority over toll hikes - NorthJersey.com: The group, which has two million members in New York and New Jersey, argues that the increases are illegal because much of the money will be used to “fund cost overruns in the Port Authority’s speculative real estate development at the World Trade Center” instead of improving the agency’s transportation network. 'via Blog this'

PA Toll Hike Is Great For Mass Transit (If Not Drivers): Gothamist

PA Toll Hike Is Great For Mass Transit (If Not Drivers): Gothamist: "A lot of people are taking the train now," an attendant at a garage at Seventh Avenue and West 31st Street told the tabloid. "Before, we made about $2,500 a day. Now we make about $1,800." 'via Blog this'

Our beautiful Bayonne Bridge is threatened by rust: letter | NJ.com

Our beautiful Bayonne Bridge is threatened by rust: letter | NJ.com: Opened when my father of 86 was just a boy, it is still the pride of our city and the vital link between us and Staten Island. Having lived out of Bayonne for many years, I was sadly surprised to see how badly rust has been allowed to grow on the Bayonne Bridge. And not only are the guard rails along the roadway badly rusted, but more importantly the girders under the roadway, forming the base of the great arches on both the Bayonne and Staten Island sides, are rusting. And some very badly. 'via Blog this'

Port Authority to re-evaluate 10-year, $25B capital plan that caused toll hikes | NJ.com

Port Authority to re-evaluate 10-year, $25B capital plan that caused toll hikes | NJ.com: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will re-evaluate the 10-year, $25 billion capital plan that prompted the agency to dramatically raise tolls on its bridges and tunnels in order to prioritize projects and scale back those that do not produce revenue, officials said Thursday. 'via Blog this'

AAA New York Looks to Reverse Port Authority Hikes | MetroFocus | THIRTEEN

AAA New York Looks to Reverse Port Authority Hikes | MetroFocus | THIRTEEN:

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wpix - AAA Says Port Authority Toll Increase Is Illegal, Wants It Blocked

Travel into the Big Apple takes it toll

Drivers Seek Way to Avoid New Tolls - WSJ.com

Drivers Seek Way to Avoid New Tolls - WSJ.com:

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Goethals Bridge Replacement - The Port Authority of NY & NJ

Goethals Bridge Replacement - The Port Authority of NY & NJ:

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Tolls rise at P.A. bridges and tunnels | SILive.com

Tolls rise at P.A. bridges and tunnels | SILive.com:

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Bloomberg: Pay Port Authority Toll Hikes Or Else Bridges Will Fall Down: Gothamist

Bloomberg: Pay Port Authority Toll Hikes Or Else Bridges Will Fall Down: Gothamist:

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Port Authority toll hike starts tomorrow | 7online.com

Port Authority toll hike starts tomorrow | 7online.com:

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AAA Pursues Last-Minute Fight Against Port Authority's Toll Hikes - NY1.com

AAA Pursues Last-Minute Fight Against Port Authority's Toll Hikes - NY1.com:

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Port Authority shouldn't be in real estate | MyCentralJersey.com | MyCentralJersey.com

Port Authority shouldn't be in real estate | MyCentralJersey.com | MyCentralJersey.com:

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Local Residents Say Proposed Hikes Would Decrease Number Of Family Visits - Mahwah, NJ Patch

Local Residents Say Proposed Hikes Would Decrease Number Of Family Visits - Mahwah, NJ Patch:

A train over the Bayonne Bridge? Not in our lifetime | SILive.com

A train over the Bayonne Bridge? Not in our lifetime | SILive.com:

OHNY Hidden Harbor Tour – Aug 16th, 2011 » photo credit: Mitch Waxman

NYC Toll Increase Riles Trucking Group, Commuters

NYC Toll Increase Riles Trucking Group, Commuters

via Google Alerts - Bayonne Bridge by Occupational Health & Safety on 9/2/11

Besides the WTC site and its costs, the authroity is investing $1 billion to raise the roadway of the Bayonne Bridge in anticipation of the widening of the Panama Canal and must invest to upgrade the ports' ability to handle the largest cargo vessels, ...

Christie and Labor: Ready for the Next Round

Christie and Labor: Ready for the Next Round

via Google Alerts - Bayonne Bridge by NJ Spotlight on 9/2/11

At risk were projects to raise the Bayonne Bridge to allow deepwater cargo ships into the port, the replacement of the helix roadway entrance into the Lincoln Tunnel and replacement of the cables on the George Washington Bridge. ...

Expanded opportunity?

Expanded opportunity?

via Google Alerts - Bayonne Bridge by Virginia Business Magazine on 9/1/11

Plus, it plans to spend $1.3 billion to raise the Bayonne Bridge which is too low for today's large ships. Meanwhile, the Port of Virginia is already prepared. "We're ready for [the larger ships]," says Russell Held, the port's deputy executive ...

Virginia Business Magazine

Staten Islanders set to rail at Port Authority over proposed toll hikes

Staten Islanders set to rail at Port Authority over proposed toll hikes

via Google Alerts - Bayonne Bridge by SILive.com on 9/1/11

Monthly commuter discounts would be raised from $80 to $120 for 20 bridge crossings -- over spans like the Bayonne Bridge (above) in 25 days. STATEN ISLAND, NY -- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey officials will sit down with Staten Islanders ...

Bayonne Mayor Mark Smith supports Port Authority plan for raising Bayonne ...

*Bayonne* Mayor Mark Smith supports Port Authority plan for raising *Bayonne * *...*

via Google Alerts - Bayonne Bridge by The Jersey Journal - NJ.com on 8/31/11

... hike bridge and tunnel tolls by 50 percent this year and raise the base PATH fares in order to fully fund a $33 billion 10-year capital plan, The Jersey Journal reports. The Port Authority released a statement by Bayonne Mayor Mark Smith yesterday ... See all stories on this topic »

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Overturned truck shuts Bayonne Bridge

Overturned truck shuts *Bayonne Bridge*

via Google Alerts - Bayonne Bridge by SILive.com on 8/31/11

By Michael Sedon Advance file photoThe Bayonne Bridge was closed for a period yesterday after an accident. The hour-and-a-half closure began at 11:20 am when a dump truck traveling north near the New Jersey viaduct collided with the cab of a tractor ...
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Toll hike portends disaster for Staten Island's economy

Toll hike portends disaster for Staten Island's economy

via Google Alerts - Bayonne Bridge by SILive.com on 8/31/11

While looking to help NYCT, Molinaro is also pushing to get Islanders a resident discount -- similar to that on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge -- when crossing PA spans here, including the Goethals, the Bayonne Bridge and the Outerbridge Crossing. ... See all stories on this topic »

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Christie, Cuomo allegedly knew of toll hike proposal

Christie, Cuomo allegedly knew of toll hike proposal

via Google Alerts - Bayonne Bridge by NorthJersey.com on 8/31/11

Some regional transportation experts say, however, that the hikes are needed for important infrastructure projects, such as raising the Bayonne Bridge, replacing cables on the George Washington Bridge, building a new garage at the Port Authority bus ... See all stories on this topic »

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NY-NJ Port Seeks Bayonne Bridge Proposals | Journal of Commerce

NY-NJ Port Seeks Bayonne Bridge Proposals: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued a request for proposals from engineering companies and consulting firms to provide technical information on the environmental and regulatory issues related to modifying or replacing the Bayonne Bridge.

Port Authority using 'best practices' to finance raising of Bayonne Bridge | State | NewJerseyNewsroom.com -- Your State. Your News.

Port Authority using 'best practices' to finance raising of Bayonne Bridge: Gov. Chris Christie Tuesday said the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is what doing is described as "fast tracking a comprehensive review that will focus on providing best practices'' for financing the raising of the height of the Bayonne Bridge.  RFP Advertisement.

Port Authority fast-tracks possible replacement of Bayonne Bridge | APP.com | Asbury Park Press

Port Authority fast-tracks possible replacement of Bayonne Bridge: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey officials announced they are fast-tracking a review of environmental issues to help speed modification or replacement of the Bayonne Bridge to accommodate the latest generation of super container ships which could move to other ports if the span isn't modified.

2010 Bayonne Mayoral Forum - Question 7

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Concerns About PA Focus/Priorities

Long Live The World Trade « Zachary Fink Blog: Assemblyman Al Countinho who chairs Commerce and Economic Development has been pushing for the Bayonne Bridge project to became a priority for the bi-state agency. And he is concerned that all the emphasis on the WTC has forced the PA into a state of paralysis everywhere else.

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Despite the Economy, Major Infrastructure Projects Move Forward with an Emphasis on Jobs, Event Attendees are Told

NAIOP NEW JERSEY TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: "NEXUS FOR ALL THINGS" - NAIOP-New Jersey "Calling the Port Authority "one of the engines of our economy — we are acutely aware of our role in creating jobs," Baroni said that finding a solution to the air draft issue relating to the Bayonne Bridge "a top priority and an impending crisis. We are aggressively focused on finding a solution to put New Jersey's ports in a position to take the larger ships" expected as a result of the Panama Canal widening."

NJ 101.5 Weighs in On Bridge Issue

Fix The Bridge...or Lose Thousands Of Jobs! - New Jersey 101.5 FM: There is growing support for a plan to raise the Bayonne bridge by 64 feet - so the next generation of Super cargo ships will be able fit under the span - and make their way into ports Newark and Elizabeth.

Construction News from the Other Side

City pouring $28M into cement complex: The city has green-lighted the allocation of $28 million in federal tax-exempt bonds to assist in construction of Staten Island Terminal in Elm Park, expected to be the largest cement importer and distributor in the state and an engine for 300-plus jobs in the borough.

New Jersey & Company Magazine - Bridging the Difference

New Jersey & Company Magazine - Bridging the Difference "The bridge in question is the 70-year-old Bayonne Bridge, which connects Bayonne to Staten Island. And at 150 feet off the water, the bridge has a history of impeding larger ships, many of which are about 170 feet high."

Under the Bridge Today....

In port today ... Flurry of activity as the harbor begins a new week

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Bayonne Bridge on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

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Christie Committed to Fixing Bridge Problem

Gov. Christie woos business leaders in New Brunswick | APP.com | Asbury Park Press: "Christie also said he is committed to investing the time and money to fix the Bayonne Bridge, which has too low of a clearance to accommodate new super-sized cargo ships. Christie said fixing the problem is vital for the state's economy and would also send a positive message to the state's business community."

Hyundai Voyager Passing Under Bayonne Bridge

Hyundai Voyager Passing Under Bayonne Bridge: "Hyundai Voyager clears the Bayonne Bridge as she transits the Kill van Kull in this January 9, 2010 photo."

Senate Panel Approves Resolution Urging Port Authority to Address Height Restrictions at Bayonne Bridge

The Senate Transportation Committee today approved a measure sponsored by Senators Nicholas J. Sacco and Sandra B. Cunningham calling for a plan of action to ensure that the Port of New York and New Jersey remains a major destination point for worldwide cargo by addressing shipping clearance limitations at the Bayonne Bridge.

'Without action to address this issue, the region stands to lose roughly 270,000 jobs generated by the Port of New York and New Jersey' said Sen. Sacco (D-Bergen/Hudson). 'If we don't ease the restricted shipping access at the Bayonne Bridge, New Jersey will face a huge competitive disadvantage that would have far-reaching implications on our economy.'

The measure (SR-47), which was approved unanimously, urges the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to formulate an engineering and funding solution to the impasse at the Bayonne Bridge while seeking financial assistance from available federal transportation programs.

'The Bayonne Bridge is critical to the region's economic infrastructure,' said Sen. Cunningham (D-Hudson). 'Given the increasingly competitive nature of the global economy, we stand to lose between $4.4 and $17.6 billion in economic activity annually if we don't act soon. An investment in the Bayonne Bridge now will pay dividends for years to come.'

The air draft beneath the bridge varies with the tide between 151 and 156 feet. Presently, 88 percent of containerized cargo is delivered to New York and New Jersey Marine Terminals located west of the Bayonne Bridge.

With the expansion of the Panama Canal scheduled to be completed in 2014, the number of large ships requiring air clearance in excess of 151 feet will grow as more cargo is delivered directly to East Coast ports from Asia. If the bridge remains too low to accommodate these larger ships, the Port of New York and New Jersey will be put at a competitive disadvantage with ports in Norfolk, Virginia, Charleston, South Carolina, Savannah, Georgia, and Halifax, Nova Scotia for access to new Asian cargo.

In September 2009, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey commissioned the New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to look at the commercial consequences of and the economic benefits generated by the air draft restriction imposed by the current height of the Bayonne Bridge. The Army Corps of Engineers validated the need to increase the air clearance from 151 feet to at least 215 feet, which is the available air clearance under the Bridge of the Americas on the Panama Canal.

The resolution now heads to the full Senate for final approval. Once approved, signed copies of the resolution will be transmitted to various elected officials, including: Governor Christie; the Governor of New York; the Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; the President and Minority Leader of the New Jersey Senate; the Majority and Minority Leaders of the United States Senate; the Speaker and Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives; and every
member of New Jersey's Congressional delegation."

Christie Stumps in Bayonne, Says Bayonne Bridge High on Agenda

Hudson Reporter - Christie stumps in Bayonne for proposed state cuts: "Both during that prior meeting and the visit to Bayonne, Christie said the fate of the Bayonne Bridge was high on his agenda, noting that the ports along Newark Bay were too valuable an economic engine for Northern New Jersey to allow shipping to go elsewhere along the East Coast. With a new fleet on container ships about to arrive, Bayonne Bridge poses an obstacle and will either have to be replaced or raised."

Public Opposition Kills Proposed Truck Depot in Franklin Twp.

Public opposition killed the proposed truck depot in Franklin Twp. (Warren): "The surprise announcement blamed a host of factors, including the economy, the cost of upgrading the site’s electric service and the Bayonne Bridge’s height."

Bayonne Bridge

Bayonne Bridge from Bergen Point

In Port Today: Atlantic Compass

In port today: Atlantic Compass is a regular visitor | - SILive.com: "The Swedish-flagged containership Atlantic Compass, call sign SKUN, is a regular visitor to the Port of New York and New Jersey. She entered the Kill van Kull at about 6 a.m. this morning, inbound from Halifax, Nova Scotia and headed for Newark Bay."

Sunady Morning - March 7, 2010

The MSC Tanzania passes under the bridge. 

Region's Bigger Ports Set Out to Attract More Business

Region's bigger ports set out to attract more business, too | delawareonline.com | The News Journal: "At the Port of New York and New Jersey, which handles more than half the port traffic on the East Coast, the channels into the port are being dredged to 50 feet. The port is updating its road network and improving the rail system, and planning for future expansion, said Steve Coleman, a spokesman for the port there. In 2010 alone, the port is spending $130 million on all of the non-dredging upgrades, he said.

It still must contend with the nearby Bayonne Bridge, which limits the size of ships that can approach the port. The New Jersey state Assembly last month passed a resolution calling on the Port Authority to raise or replace the bridge."

Video: Assembly Members Discuss Bridge Legislation

Bayonne Bridge Videos & Clips | NJ.com: "In this video press release, Assembly members Albert Coutinho (D-Essex), Joan M. Quigley (D-Hudson) and John S. Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) discuss legislation sponsored by Coutinho emphasizing the importance of addressing the Bayonne Bridge's low ship clearance."

Bridge "has got to go", says Assemblyman DeCroce

Party Cooperation Is Key to Recovery: "According to DeCroce, the Bayonne Bridge “has to go.”"

Largest Ship Ever to Clear the Bayonne Bridge

In port today: Northern Jasper, trading boxes at Port Newark, is the largest ship ever to clear the Bayonne Bridge | - SILive.com: "The containership Northern Jasper, call sign A8TA3, arrived at the Port Newark Container Terminal on Wednesday. Reader Joseph G. Becker says the ship, which is barely a year old,is the largest such vessel ever to traverse the Kill van Kull and pass under the Bayonne Bridge."