The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-18
HERE IS RAPID TRANSIT.
UP PARK AVENUE BT AN ELETAIKD
ROAD OYER THE TUNNEL

The Plan IL Favornb,y ResarAea ~ soas
or the Commissioners ana by the New
York Central Railroad People-Ths Con.
pnny Ready to Execute the Plan.
despatch from Albany says that the route
for rapid transit in this city will be changed
from Madison avenue to Park avenue, the
New York Central Railroad having consented to
the construction of n road above the tunnel. and
open cut. In this case the plan ia for both
roads to uso the new Harlem River bridge
The despatch says that the Rapid Transit
Commissioners also contemplate running an
elevated road between blocks on the east side.
This change OF route and system would be fol.
lowing out to the letter the open. air scheme
advocated by THE Sun.
One reason why the Commissioners stored
clear OF Park avenue in their original plan was
to avoid conflict with the New York Central
people. who refused at first to commit them
selves on the subject The choice Of that
thoroughfare might have indicated. also. that
the franchise would be given to the Wander.
bits.
But bad stumbling block has been met in
the opposition Of the property owners along
Madison avenue. and several Of the Commits
sioners. 1t is said. are convinced that tho day
OF rapid transit would DO indefinitely post.
poned II they stuck to that route.
AT the request OF Madison avenue prop.
erty owners Gen. Hustled introduced In
the Assembly several days ago a bill to pro.
hibit the construction OF any underground or
elevated railroad in Madison avenue This
bill was received with much favor In the
Legislature. but 1t has not been acted on.
and the Rapid Transit Commissioners are re.
ported to have assured the property owners
that the Objectionable route will be aband.
oned.
From all that could be learned last night, the
change OF route has not yet boon discussed In
tpay hs. but it II to up
and denite sa has been re-
avenue. The New York Central would like the
cityto have an interest in the new Harlem
Bridge and help pay for the expensive elevated
Two Of the. Rarid Transit .Commissioners
were seen last night. and. while they refused
mated that something Of interest in regard to
the route might be announced very soon.
be s nto
that the actions relating to Madison avenue
dence in ali the courts. SO that matters may be
hurried along with all posi- bio despatch, An
other bill gives the Commission power to &C.
This latter Is really an amendment to IN OK
listing act.
said last night that he had heard that tho plan
for an elevated r"ad oyer the Fourth avenue
him ofiicialIy about it. Il they should the rail-
road company would take it up at once. He
thought, personally that it would be good
tber opinion under the circumstances.
-, A gentleman who is familiar with the situa-
ton said that this Is what Is likely to happen:
osT sed sns 9bs ssa has
route independent from all existing railroads
and Of auctioninG off the charter. This is not
mission has spent months Of work on the mat
ter. and it has exhausted every feasible project
In endeavoring to furnish the city with q con.
So the Commission has sbout decided to
report to the city that It cannot establish. .
ieasibls independent system. and is unable to
the, Rapid Transit act which provides
that in such an event the Commission.
road companies permission to extend their
lines by branches. sidings or In any way they
may see At; 1t is HIderstood that the Com.
Central and that that com pany is prepared 70
an the facilities ~, prompt and CON
York Contra! road has considered the question
mission might fail to sol franchise to an in
of Central
p'' The 20 NEW S York Central has long favored
nesy an sir ne io@ the
serve as feeder for the central But
e9' ra nHp' TGal9 MT Rees p ID Ss
Central II 1t is left free in the field to furnish
rapid transit. intends to enlarge the plan 30 as
open viaduct between blocks. with four or SIX
tracks. as described inirHE SUM-"