Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-26
VIEW TERMINAL
PLAN FAvORABLY
Board of Works Signifies APP
prOyal of Concessions Asked
by Public Service.

DOoiu VI WOIhS OlXliillSo APP
prOyal of Concessions Asked
by Public Service.
Without committing the city to any
extent the Board of Works, in special
session yesterday afternoon, passed
favorably upon a majority of the ap-
plications of the Public Service for
franchises and concessions in con-
nectEon with its terminal project.
Before any grants are given, how
ever. the trolley officials, it is ex-
pected, will be compelled to furnish
detailed statement of what rerout-
Ing Is contemplated.
Action on several of the requests
was laid over in fear that congestion
would be caused at the points in
question.
Strenuous objection was raised,
to the placing of curve
at Mulberry and Market streets, be-
thoroughfares at this intersection.
The board members, all of whom
were present with the exception of
President Ryan, condemned all
curves particular reference being
made to those requested by the troll
ley officials at Jackson and Market
Streets at Springfield avenue and
High street and at Central avenue
and South Twelfth street.
Place Ban on Curves.
In each of the instances cited. ap-
plication was made for both east and
west bound curves. Similar action
was taken in each case, the curve not
essential to the improvement planned
being eliminated from consideration.
Another matter to which the COM
missioners raised objection was the
laying of double tracks in Lafayette
street between Broad and Mulberry
streets. 1t was held that the thor
oughfare is too narrow. II was sug-
gested, however, that one track be
laid here and another on Green street,
making both streets one way thor
oughfares.
Before taking any definite action.
however, the board will endeavor to
hold a conference with the Public
Service officials Wednesday after
noon. Another board conference will
be held on Monday afternoon at
which time various suggestions will
be presented for the rerouting of
several of the car lines. These sng-
gestions will be forwarded to the
trolley company with the request that
the changes suggested be made.
Wants Tracks Continued.
Tn huanaa ~ Draciaopt DVa,,
Commissioner Kraemer presided at
the session. 1t was suggested by
Commissioner Gillen that the Wash
ington street tracks be continued
from Broad street to Clinton avenue.
By the running of several lines of
cars over this thoroughfare, he said,
much of the congestion on Broad
street would be eliminated. 1t is
probable that the trolley company
will be requested to take action in
this matter.
In view OF the fact that the inn
provement of Strengthening Front
street would take considerable time,
1t was suggested also by Mr.. Glllen
that the Hawthorne avenue line be
constructed to Broad street. He de-
clared that it would be an easy mat
ter to divert the cars of this line
into Broad street instead of sending
them right on through to Mulberry
street.
Overhead Construction.
Before taking up the terminal
project the board will request addi-
tional information about the over
head construction on Pine street.
From the plans submitted 1t is diff
cult to ascertain whether this Is 60
Ing to be an open or closed struc-
ture A request will also be made by
the city for permission to run a
sewer and water main through the
terminal property rather than recon-
struct the present mains so that they
would not be interfered with by the
subway. 1t Is probable that this per-
mission will be made a condition of
the subway grant.
Another matter which will have to
threshed out before definite action Is
taken is the transfer problem and
the effect the terminal will have on
the per cent. trolley franchise tax
now collected by the city. 1t is likely
that the city Will insist upon an
agreement with the trolley officials
covering both these matters. IT is
suggested that a general terminal
transfer be given which would be
good on any line for continuous
travel.
Question of the Curves.
In the opinion of the board, too