The next series of BQE public meetings, held jointly with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will take place next week. The three agencies are preparing to initiate an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the BQE Central Project this spring. The meetings will each provide an overview of the needs, purpose, and objectives of the BQE Central Project and outline the next steps towards environmental review. You can watch a short video to learn more about the environmental review process on the DOT BQE Central website here. The meetings will take place as follows: Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30 PM (in-person at City Tech Cafeteria, 300 Jay Street) Wednesday, December 11th at 10:30 AM (virtual) Thursday, December 12th at 6:30 PM (virtual) These meetings are meant to help the public understand the environmental review process and offer an opportunity to provide feedback on the project's purpose, need, and objectives - a requirement of the federal process. The BHA's position has not changed. We continue to urge the city, state, and federal authorities to prioritize short to medium term repair of the triple cantilever to ensure its safety, while simultaneously initiating a long-term planning process for the future of the entire BQE corridor which prioritizes climate resilience, reduces truck traffic and vehicle miles traveled, and opens up the possibility for new green space, housing, and community & economic development. |
