A NYC Council Member is seeking clarification from transportation agencies on potential truck-route changes for a Staten Island parkway.
South Shore could turn into a major thoroughfare for interstate commercial travel, and a local politician is demanding answers from the city’s and state’s transportation departments.
Departments of Transportation regarding potential future truck-route proposals for the approximately 4-mile roadway between the West Shore Expressway and Richmond Avenue in Great Kills, as well as concerns about communication between government entities. Morano said the concerns arose during a recent public meeting on the reconstruction of the thoroughfare, a project originally scheduled for the summer but was postponed by the state on June 3 until after Labor Day.
It was rescheduled following community concerns about the busy summer season, as the parkway leads to points on the New Jersey shore via the The possible truck route change is the latest controversy surrounding the parkway, which has never allowed truck traffic because of its low overpasses and other infrastructure limitations. Modifying the roadway to accommodate this type of vehicle traffic would likely require a major, costly construction project.
According to Morano, state transportation officials indicated during the public meeting that they were unaware of any plans for truck traffic on the parkway, but a subsequent review of NYC DOT documents raised questions about whether discussions about the change may already be underway.
“Whether the Korean War Veterans Parkway ultimately becomes a truck route is almost beside the point,” Morano said. “The bigger issue is whether government agencies are communicating with one another and whether the public is being kept informed about transportation decisions that could significantly impact Staten Island residents. ” amNewYork contacted both the NYS and NYC DOT to inquire more about the potential change.
State reps told the newspaper they would look into the matter; NYC DOT did not respond to the press inquiry. Meanwhile, Morano said he launched a series of oversight and transparency initiatives, including sending formal letters to both DOT agencies seeking clarification regarding any discussions, studies, or proposals involving the KWVP. As of June 9, a spokesperson told amNewYork the agencies had not yet responded to his correspondence.
The council member said he also requested that the area’s Community Board 3 consider a resolution requiring traffic studies, infrastructure analyses, public hearings, and community engagement before any future truck-route modifications involving the Parkway are advanced.
“Many elected officials learned about major changes to the construction schedule through public announcements and social media rather than direct communication,” Morano said. “Staten Islanders deserve better than finding out about major transportation decisions after the fact. ” The KWVP, which opened as the Richmond Parkway in 1972, was originally supposed to continue north and connect with the heavily used Staten Island Expressway.
However, strong environmental opposition stopped that section from being built, as it would have cut into the borough’s protected Greenbelt forests. Remnants of the halted project still exist, including the abandoned, nicknamed “overpass to nowhere” above Richmond Avenue and Arthur Kill Road.
Meanwhile, Morano said he began drafting legislation to enhance transparency from government agencies. Barbara Russo-Lennon is the transit reporter at amNewYork. She covers news about NYC’s public transportation system, roads, waterways and other topics related to transit in the Big Apple.
On the Express: Queens express buses offer a smooth ride to Manhattan, for the most partMets notes: Francisco Alvarez returns, Kodai Senga scratched New York Mavericks build momentum for next team bull riding season with captain’s Rookie of the Year win, riders earning top rankingsBronx Pride 2026: A guide to LGBTQ+ events across the boroughNYPD sergeant indicted for stealing over $132,000 in overtime paySt. Albans man gets life in prison without parole for the 2023 triple murder of his girlfriend and two tenants who failed to payLive from Brooklyn Bowl: San Antonio Spurs dash Knicks fans’ hopes of a sweep in Game 3 of the
Please follow us on Google to support us United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
This Utah city council member is taking heat over a pride flag. She says she’ll go to court to keep it.The Utah State Auditor is asking a Centerville City Council member to explain why a small pride flag she puts on the council dais doesn't violate the state's flag ban. The council member isn't backing down.
Read more »
Lakeway man accused of stalking after threats against mayor, council member, affidavit sayA Lakeway man is accused of making repeated threats against the city’s mayor and a council member, according to court documents.
Read more »
Dallas City Council Members Sue to Halt Meeting on City Hall RedevelopmentThree Dallas City Council members have filed a lawsuit to stop a scheduled council meeting, arguing the agenda for the meeting failed to provide meaningful notice about the special agenda item concerning the redevelopment of Dallas City Hall. The council members allege the city did not follow its own rules and financial criteria, seeking a temporary restraining order. The dispute centers on the future of the I.M. Pei-designed building, with the council having voted in March to explore options to leave and redevelop the site.
Read more »
Navy sailor admits killing fellow service member as mother questions missed warning signsNavy sailor Jeremiah Copeland pleaded guilty to strangling fellow sailor Angelina Resendiz in his barracks room, facing a minimum of 40 years in prison.
Read more »