New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-21
STANDARD SECTION. ABOVE CITY HALL.

trains going IN opposite directions sha not efo HrCss on
far as possible through private property 10 De &C
qured for that purpose, except that on the Bouie-
vac. station approaches may be IN the centre OF the
footway shall be provided the whole length Of the
line between the centre tracks and refuge inches shall
be built in the side walls at proper intervals Tor the
convenience and protection of employees
NO COMBUSTION IN THE TUNNEL
The motive power shall be electricity, or some other
power not requiring combustion within the tunnel and
the motor or motors shall be capable of uniform
speed for long distances Of not less than forty miles
per hour, exclusive Of stops.
The of construction from South Ferry to about
Thirty fourth-st shall be by underground unnelllng
without disturbing the surface OF the street In case
of necessity the excavations below Beaverst and In
the nelglbOrhoOd of Canal-st., and at sucn other
special points this commission may during the
progress of the work determine, may be made by ex-
cavaton from the street surface and all excavations IN
streets and avenues above ThIrty-fourthst. may be
made in the same manner .,,
the best and most convenient method for the terminal
handling Of the trains, both way and express. .,o.
The three tracks between Bowling Green Junction
and Vesey-st provide amply for the volume OF traffic
below the City Hail. and avoid encroachment beyond
the curb line in broadway at its narrowest points
Inc @ OF sion 1oSdP frneG and ds5atched
% Ie1 S@ Sg e sUd Without switching and as
shown by the drawings, without grade crossings Tor
trains IN oPRoS cpnns nj 4Ss most e pm
point. and the best means OF connecting WIN inc
At Cnlon Square, as shown in the accompanying
drawings. a system Of tracks has been devised by
lines are accommodatcd at single station and ali
grade crossings between trains in opposite directions
in the best possible the dangers and delays
incident 70 such crossings.
AT Ninety sixth St. the contour of the ground neces-
states the PENNINGTON Of the tunnel. 1t therefore
became necessary defect the line from Madisonavc
ana occupy private property thence to the Harlem
River on account Of the prohibition in the Rapid
Transit Act against the use Of Madisoneve. for an
elevated structure.
THE PLACES FOR STATIONS NOT SELECTED
The stations the route selected have not been
that they constitute part of detailed plans which the
Commission required to complete after the general
plan shall have received the approval Of honor
able body.
DETAILED plans and specifications for the construction
Of the railway. including stations. devices and
tenances deemed necessary 10 the greatest eff
clency public convenience and safety. will be Dvoared
by the Commission In accordance with the provisions
The Commission make no recommendations as TO the
method Of construction. These matters tha Commits
sion viii deem IL wise TO leave far permitted bv
the act to the judgment Of the purchaser. subject
always. the act requires, to the control of this
Board. The particular shield. II any. TO be used I'm
eXcavatng under tn. streets the details materials
and form Of walls and other Interior surface should.
rs FAR consistent with the requirements Of the act
lie subject to his lection. ANY attempted determine
ton of TIE method Of construction In advance might
c%ient as 10 endsnger the Success of the enterprise
When the Commission decided to adopt an under
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must be secured without combustion in the tunnel
Much attention has been devoted TO the considera-
ton of electricity q motive DowHT Consultations
been held with eminent electricians: experiments
have been Witnessed: electric roads In operation have
been examined.
TIE QUESTION Of MOTIVE POWER.
While the Board is convinced that electricity a
motive power is available for the purposes Of the
railway recommended by this report 1t Is not deemed
wise at the present time 10 exclude other forms OF
power answering the essential conditions Of speed
and nOn-combustion in the tunnel or to attempt to
direct the exact method Of application Of such power
shall finally be adopted.
Attached hereto will be found certified copies Of
several appointments Commissioners OF Rapid Transit
by his Honor, Mayor Grant, together with certified
copies Of oaths OF office both those taken before the
passage OF the Rapid Transit Act Of 1891 uDon which
mi, report is based, and those taken after had be
come Commissioners Of Rapid Transit In pursuance OF
the provisions Of such act
The Commission also certihcs 10 you that within
thirty days after the passage Il such act Il duly met
aud organized q Board and framed and adopted by
laws and established rules and regulations for the
proper exercise Of tie powers and duties thereby con
proceedings which has been open % public Inspection
at all reasonable times and OF It's motion conducted
inquest aud investigation b. whether IL was for
the interest OF the public and OF the city OF New York
that rapid transit railway or railways for the con
VeNance and transportation OF persons aud property
should be established therein. and determined that such
railway or railways In addition ~ those already exist
ing were necessary. Maps and drawings ACCOMPANY.
Ing this report show the route or routes and gener