New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-25
CQMMEND4RLE PROJECT.

We are glad to learn that the Good ROADS
Association Of Brooklyn has AT last determined
TO take up seriously the question or providing
n smooth roadway to the eastern Donhdar! vi
the city. which will make the fine macadamiZ~i
highways Of Queens County accessible 10 the
ncople Of the metropolitan district who wheei
and drive The lack Of such a road has been
4 reproach to our sister city. Between the
smooth roads within the old city limits on the
west and Queens County on the east there Is IA
stretch Of territory three or four miles wide III
which tbc streets are either poorly paved with
STONE or not paved at ALL constituting an almost
Insurmountable barrier which Is the despair
of whcclmcn and drivers alike Fortunately
for the former. it has been possible for them to
escape the disagrceable journey i'll ms region
bv having their wheels carried by an accommo-
dating elevated road: otherwise the hhe queens
County roads would still be unknown To large
numbers of riders Of the bicycle
Narious plans for overcoming the dliic"it'
have been suggested. The requirement. or LAD
erty-aye was at one time regarded WIN speclu
favor. but that has now been turned over 10
trolley company and is occupied by raiiroah
track. Eastern rarkway-the street or mat
uame-forms perhaps the most natural Inc Oh
communication. being in reality an extension OF
tbc Eastern Boulevard; but there il a serious
objection to is use for carriage driving because
II * covered for Il considerable distance by an
olnvoted railway structure. the columns OF which
are nlacel in the roadway After going over
,be whole matter with care the Good Roads
Association has decided to favor the improve
ment Of Glenmore-ave. which lies between LID
erty-ave and Eastern Parkway. Glenmore-ave.
j. now unpaved except for few blocks anu Is
accordingly virgin soil. The only objection 10
it's use for The purpose in view Is That II Is occu
pied in part by railway tracks, but these are I'M
used. and it is understood that the owners or
fine company will surrender their rights in the
public interest
Whether the avenue shall be provided with an
asphalt. brick or macadam pavement is yet an
unsettled question. AIacadam would be the
cheapcst. but certainly not the most enduring;
which is an important point 10 bear In mind
The avenue when improved Is certain 10 be Il
general thoroughfare for vehicles OF all kinds,
and II is obvious that macadam could not long
endure the wear and tear of heavy trucking.
brick pavement would probably give satisfac-
ton to all classes Of people using it, and If prop
crly laid no repairs would be required for long
time. W Ea1cN'f il uOnc VIII require tSlS''i'h'
and ii is important 10 have the necessary Dill
prepared betimes and introduced early in the
session. The Good Roads Association Is In POI
sition 10 show that it is more than IN orgahiZa-
ton on paper and can render the community an
important service by pushing this matter with
diligence.
In connection with this subject it may be noted
that the two links in the good road 10 the east
ward for which contracts have already been
made by Commissioner White will fit in fairly
well With the proposed Improvement Of Glen
more-ave These links include the extension of
the Eastern Boulevard short distance and
connection between the western end OF Liberty
ave- and the beginning Of Broadway in the town
Of Jamaica. If the plan in view is carried out
it will b. Of prime Importance for the LegiSat
IRE TO provide that the improved thoroughfare
snail forever be kept free from railroad tracks
whether on the surface or overhead.