New-York tribune., 1900-01-19
PLANS FOR RAPID TRANSIT.
BILL, FOR BRIDGES AND TUNNELS INTRO
DUCED-GREAT POWERS FOR THE
COMMISSIONERS

Albany Jan. 1s.-Assemblyman Brennan, Of
Brooklyn has introduced bill providing for more
bridges and tunnels between New-York City bor-
oughs. The bill provides that Immediately after
the passage of the act the Governor shall appoint
six citizens of the city a commission for the pur-
pose Of constructing as agents of the State, per-
rnanent suspension bridges the East River, as
hereinafter provided, and tunnel or tunnels be-
tween the boroughs of the city of New-York
Any street, surface elevated railroad company
that has made such contract, and that has
railroad in operation in the Borough of Brooklyn
within thousand feet of the terminus of such
bridge may purchase acquire by condemnation
any land interest In land necessary for proper
approach by its to such bridge or for proper
exit therefrom in the Borough of Manhattan as
far Park Row Thlrd-ave and any such rail-
road company that is operating street surface or
elevated railroad in the Borough of Manhattan east
of Broadway may also purchase acquire by con-
demnaton any land or interest in land neces-
sary for proper approach by its to such
bridge and tunnel.
The Commission provided for shall forthwith pro-
ceed to prepare a plan for a permanent tunnel be
tween some convenient and eligible point in the
Borough of Manhattan between Whitehall and
Wall SITS. and q convenient and eligible point in the
Borough of Brooklyn, between Atlantic and Hamil-
ton aves, such tunnel to be of sufficient size to ad
init of the construction and operation of not less
than more than four railroad tracks Of
standard gauge. and with such loops at the termi-
nus of such tunnel in said boroughs may be
essary for its safe and convenient operation; and
the Commission shall have the right and is
powered to construct said tunnel under and across
the East River and across any intervening land
belonging to the city of New-York or to private
places at such places 1t may determine provided,
however, that such tunnel shall be so constructed
and maintained not to obstruct impair navi-
cation, commerce or anchorage Of any navigable
waters without the consent OF the Secretary Of
War; and the Commission shall have the right to
acquire by condemnation purchase such real
property, public private, or right for the con-
struction and maintenance of the tunnel, may be
necessary in the exercise of the powers conferred
The entire expense of constructing the tunnel
shall be borne by the city of New-York. and in
order to meet the same the Controller of said city
is directed to sell issue from time to time, upon
the requsition of such company, corporate stock
of the city Of New-YOrk sufficient to realize the
certified by such Commissioners TO be then re-
quired, which shall be issued and paid over TO the
Commissioners
The Commission is also authorized to construct
bridge tunnel under the East River, be-
tween the Boroughs of Manhattan and Queens, pc
tween the ends of BlackwelPs Island. The
Commission, after granting hearings to the ctti-
of the boroughs of Manhattan and Queens, are
empowered in their discretion, to construct bridge
and Queens in addition to the other bridges and
tunnels provided for. All moneys required in its
construction shall be expended under the direction
of the Commission, and the Controller shall issue
all corporate stock in sufficient quantities TO meet
all of the expenses.
All plans, specifications moneys other prop
critics now in the hands of the authorities of the
city of New-York, providing for the erection of
the city of NeW-York, shall be turned over by the
said authorities to the Commission.