Comment EI-17362
Received or sent (printed as 4/7/2009)
Please authorize a full and fact-based Environmental Impact Study of the entire Harsimus Branch. As someone who lives directly across from the Embankment, I am highly concerned that there has been no Environmental Impact Study conducted! It seems obvious to me that if Conrail abandons and demolishes the Embankment, as a close resident I will have to deal with numerous possible health threats. Issues such as dust and air quality - not to mention the release of contaminants! Then there's the resultant heavy noise, vibrations and truck traffic through fragile and historic districts, and possible flooding. As a resident I can also attest to the fact that the Embankment serves as a major wildlife refuge to many local species of animal and bird, the loss of which would be a disgrace to say the least. The abandonment and consequent destruction of such a valuable cultural, historic and environmental resource would be a tragedy for Jersey City. As a resident that daily enjoys the tranquil view of the Embankment from my bedroom window, I can honestly say that I do not know if I would continue to live here. I urge you - at the very least - to authorize an Environmental Impact Study before Conrail's continued neglect (over decades!) leads to demolition and the loss of such a precious landmark and resource. Thank you.
Submitted by: Erica H Dixon · Jersey City, NJ
The Board publishes this comment in its environmental-comment table for this proceeding. It is quoted here as printed; nothing is inferred from it, and it states the commenter's own position in their own words, not this record's.
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