October 2009 - Road Improvement Program Continues
The Town of West New York is currently undertaking an ambitious new program to upgrade
its roads, sidewalks and curbs, among several other necessary enhancements. The
2009 Road Improvement Program will result in easier transportation around the town
and increased quality of life for West New York residents.
“Maintaining streets is a problem that every town faces,” said Mayor Vega. “With
this program in place, West New York residents will get the safety and ease they
need from their streets and sidewalks.”
Streets throughout the town are currently being upgraded to comply with new standards,
such as improving storm water inlets and manholes. This will result in better drainage
and reduce the risk of flooding during storms. Along with other street improvements,
the program will make the town an easier place to drive.
Other parts of the town will be enhanced as well. Sidewalks will also receive a
needed upgrade -- all corners will soon have ramps to allow disabled residents the
accessibility they deserve. Trees that are diseased or damaged, as determined by
a New Jersey Certified Tree Expert, will be removed to allow for new tree plantings
if the location suits or further sidewalk repair. They will be replaced by specially
chosen urban-friendly trees wherever possible. The DPW facility will be reconstructed
including new drainage improvements, pavement reconstruction, pavement striping,
concrete walkways and fencing with lockable gates.
One Hundred percent of the original construction cost is being paid by various grants,
minimizing the impact to the taxpayers. The original scope of the project was also
increased by 60% due to this administration’s active procurement of additional grant
funding, aggressive bidding by contractors and the weak economy. Even with the large
construction scope increase, the Town will stand to pay only twelve percent of the
final construction cost due largely to additional secured grant funding.
All of these factors have allowed the town to get significantly more done without
burdening taxpayers. Upon completion, the 2009 Road Improvement Program will make
it easier to drive, walk and live in West New York, and further Mayor Vega and the
Board of Commissioners’ goal of making the town a place residents can take pride
in.
West New York 2009 - Road Improvement Program Continues
- 53rd Street - Hudson Avenue to Broadway
- 54th Street - Bergenline Avenue to Palisade Avenue
- 59th Street - Park Avenue to Hudson Avenue
- 62nd Street - Boulevard East to Park Avenue
- 64th Street - Bergenline Avenue to Polk Street
- McKinley Place - 66th to 67th Streets
- Madison Street - 55th to 56th Streets
- 58th Street - Park Avenue to Hudson Avenue
- Van Buren Place - 61st to 62nd Streets
- Tyler Place - 60th to 62nd Streets
- Schley Place - Madison Street to Bergenline Avenue
Parking Deck Coming Soon...
A new 3 story parking deck that will have 241 parking spaces is scheduled to open in
January, 2009. Upon completion, the 62nd Street parking lot will have a combined total of 339 parking spaces. During construction, 35 parking places will remain available.
Much of the work will be done during the summer, when school is out, for safety reasons. During construction, drivers are encouraged to use other municipal parking lots located at 58th and 59th Streets whenever possible.
The West New York Parking Authority is doing everything possible to build this new parking deck quickly and safely, with the least inconvenience to residents and businesses. For additional information, please call the Parking Authority at 201.295.1575.