New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-25
summer Is over. The need OF some means or
getting to Coney Island is recognized on all hands.

summer is over. The need OF some means Of
getting to Coney Island is recognized on all hands
Some false hopes are likely to be engendered by
the large number Of asphalt proposals advertised for
by the Department OF CITY Works. 1t by no means
follows because is let for a certain street
or block that the Improvement IS TO be made In the
course OF a few months. The number of contracts
outstanding the close Of last year more than
sufficient to absorb the entire amount Of money
available for asphalt paving this year Al the same
time. some OF the work now being arranged for Is
the entire cost as is done in some cases there is
better chance OF having the pavements laid than
nss The three blocks in Bedford-ave south Of ST.
Marks-ave. Will be taken in hand as soon as posi-
provement OF Bushwlck- ave by the placing of an
asphalt strip each side. The strips will be five
feet wide
one BIZ Of work for which bids have been asked
ought certainly to be done soon may be.
That Is the asphaltng OF Greene-ave for five six
blocks between Fulton-st and Clnton-ave.
to make a continuous asphalt thoroughfare from
Bedford-ave. and the eastern part of the city by
the way OF Gates-aye:. Clnton-ave.. Green-aye.
city will a short piece of asphalt be Of so much
Another reason for prompt work IS that the Brook
of the cost. sharing with the property-owners the
half which ordinarily under assessment proceed
ings is paid by the owners alone.
There was delay in making the repairs needed
In the new asphalt along the cartracks in Gates
ave, between Bedford and Franklin ayes. The
Tribune mentioned last Monday morning the need
of patching up the new pavement laid on this block
Just before winter began In earnest last December
At early hour that day men began work on the
pavement at the Franklin-aye. crossing Long
strips Of asphalt that had become worn were cut
and fresh material was put In the place of that
whole length Of the block The pavement is now in
hrst-cass condition. There Is much wear and
tear on asphalt laid next to streetcar rails. how
ever that II is questionable whether Ii is wise TO
place II there unless different style OF rail Is used.
People passing along Eastern Parkway In the last
few days may have noticed signs Of work WASH
ingon-ave. south of the Parkway. The contract for
the brick pavement to be laid there, which
made nearly year ago. has at last been certified.
tage OF a pavement of this kind in that place Is
that 1t will provide short cut 10 the Willink en-
trance of the Park and enable those who wish to
do to avoid the hills in the Park the path
along IL on Fatbush-ave. and on Eastern Parkway
doubt that Washingt ave. will be "A popular
course for bicycle riders from the eastern part OF
Island for them by about n quarter of "A mile-ai-
though that in itself is minor consideration
The mention OF the setting up OF a bicycle rack
by one OF the department stores with provision for
checking wheels bore immediate fruit Another
establishment Of the same kind is now advertising
that the bicycles Of us customers will be checked
without charge, a like announcement has been
made for some time tho entrance or a Turkish
bath place on the Heights.
There Is no for such n rule as Bridge
President Berri is said to be considering In refer
ence 10 compelling wheelmen to dismount just be-
fore arriving AT each end OF the Bridge roadways.
though obviously measures should be taken pre-
vent reckless riding at these places Ii Is amazing
that any one should dare TO ride recklessly when
approa hing the streets at the ends OF the Bridge
since the danger TO the rider himself is consider
ctallv M he Y "a
cars horsecars and other vehicles are constantly
passing In great numbers IL would be entirely
rensonable 10 lay down rule that cyclists must
slow down and ride at moderate speed near the
Fridge tcrmini With care one can ride out easily
and safely at each end. A rider who has crossed
the Bridge many times said yesterday: II have
gone over the Bridge In both directions sixty or
seventy times. should say at a guess. and there
has been this curious thing about II. | never ap-
uroach the w-Ycrk end. where there Is almost
always a tangle OF cars and teams. without think
ing that Il Will be necessary TO dismount In order
TO get across Park Row In safety, but can only
recall one time when II was actually necessary for
ma 10 do So ! should be MORALLY afraid TO ride
rapidly there; there u too much danger. by going