NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION KOSCIUSZKO BRIDGE PROJECT

REPORT ON OPEN HOUSES November 30, 2005 - Brooklyn

December 5, 2005 - Queens The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) held Public Open Houses for the Kosciuszko Bridge Project on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at St. Cecilia’s Church (84 Herbert Street, Brooklyn) and Monday, December 5, 2005 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Martin Luther High School (60-02 Maspeth Avenue, Maspeth, Queens). To publicize the Open Houses, letters of invitation and flyers were mailed to nearly 850 individuals, community organizations, agencies, businesses and media outlets. Over 2,000 flyers were also sent to the offices of elected officials, Queens and Brooklyn Borough Public Libraries, Queens Community Boards (CB) #2 and #5 and Brooklyn CB #1 for circulation. Members of the project’s Stakeholders Advisory Committee (SAC) distributed more than 4,600 additional English and Polish flyers in their churches and throughout their neighborhoods. (See Attachments A and B for copies of the letter and flyer.) Display advertisements were placed in nine community and foreign language (Italian, Polish, and Spanish) newspapers. (See Attachment C for a copy of the display ad.) In addition, community calendar announcements were sent to three local cable television stations and eight community newspapers. An announcement about the Open Houses was also posted on the project website (http://www.dot.state.ny.us/reg/r11/kosciuszko/kosciuszkohome.html). The Open Houses were held to update the public on the Kosciuszko Bridge Project with a focus on progress related to preparation of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS). Meeting attendees included area residents, business and property owners and representatives of agencies, elected officials and community organizations. Over 60 people attended the Brooklyn Open House and over 40 people attended the Open House in Queens. (See Attachment D for the attendance list.) The format of the meetings, which did not include formal presentations, centered on five stations representing current project activities. This encouraged attendees to informally review exhibits of particular interest, offer their comments, and engage in one-on-one conversations with project team members. SAC members were available at both sessions to greet attendees, direct them to appropriate stations and provide information about the project. Project team members were available throughout the afternoon and evening to address comments and questions. In addition to information displayed at the stations, numerous handouts on all aspects of the project were available to meeting participants. These included:

A DEIS Alternatives booklet showing, for each alternative, a proposed highway striping plan and staging diagram. The booklet also included a chart with information on property impacts.

A detailed description of the EIS process and components A summary of Traffic Analysis Results A Frequently Asked Questions Document (updated November 2005) A list of Project Goals & Objectives

A Synopsis of the Community Outreach Program & Project Milestones The SAC Membership List A Biography of Thaddeus Kosciuszko A Brief History of the Kosciuszko Bridge An update on the Interim Deck Repair Project; and Comment Sheets to record questions and comments, as well as issues requiring follow-

up. Project materials available for review included:

October 2003 and September 2004 Project Updates EIS Scoping Process Summary Report Final National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Scoping Memorandum Bridge and Traffic Primers Brochures regarding NYSDOT Real Estate Policies & Procedures Reports from the 2003 and 2004 Public Open Houses Copies of the display ad and flyers for the 2005 Open Houses; and Binder of archived SAC Meeting Minutes.

For copies of any or all of these documents, contact Helen Neuhaus & Associates (HNA) at (212) 532-4175 or visit the project website at the address listed above. Overview of Stations After signing in at the Welcome Station, meeting attendees were encouraged to visit the stations described below to learn about the proposed highway alignments and anticipated property impacts of each of the alternatives; results of traffic analyses; Draft EIS studies; and the community and agency outreach program. Welcome and Sign-In: Attendees were greeted by staff members from HNA and given the opportunity to sign in, collect handouts and review project documents. A binder with the project mailing list was also on hand to allow individuals to make additions or corrections. A large aerial photograph of the project area was displayed, as well as a board detailing the project schedule. Two additional display boards highlighted existing operational (e.g. limited sight distance) and structural (e.g. steel beam cracking) deficiencies on the Kosciuszko Bridge. The Alternatives: This station included one large display board for each of the six alternatives under consideration:

No Build RA-5: Rehabilitation with New Parallel Bridge on Eastbound Side RA-6: Rehabilitation with New Parallel Bridge on Westbound Side BR-2: Bridge Replacement with Permanent Eastbound Bridge and Temporary

Westbound Bridge BR-3: Bridge Replacement with Permanent Bridges on both Eastbound and Westbound

Sides; and BR-5: Bridge Replacement with Permanent Bridge on Eastbound Side.

The boards showed the proposed highway alignments for each alternative, along with the anticipated property impacts. Staff members from Parsons, Vollmer Associates and NYSDOT were available to review the alternatives with members of the public and answer any questions.

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Traffic: Open House participants were able to view two-dimensional simulations of traffic conditions on large computer monitors. The simulations, which were the result of detailed traffic analysis and computer modeling, showed traffic conditions under existing conditions, the future (2045) No Build condition, and two representative build alternatives: RA-6 and BR-2 (also in 2045). Staff members from Parsons were available to discuss the modeling process and explain the simulations. This station also included display boards outlining the key measures of effectiveness (MOEs) used to determine whether an alternative meets the project’s transportation goals, which include:

Goal: Minimize traffic diversion to local streets MOE: Reduction of the effect of incidents and lane closures

Goal: Improve opportunities for pedestrian and bicycle travel MOE: Provision of a bikeway or walkway

Goal: Reduce number of traffic incidents MOEs: Frequency of lane changes and the number of stops

Goal: Improve traffic operations MOEs: Average travel speed, total delay (additional travel time), and throughput

(the number of vehicles that can travel a section of highway within a given time period.)

Several attendees reported that this station was particularly helpful in facilitating their understanding of traffic conditions. Draft EIS Studies: Exhibits at this station detailed the components of an EIS, and provided an overview of the EIS process. Selected studies were featured, including surface water; architectural and archaeological resources; and noise analysis. Staff members from Parsons and Vollmer Associates answered questions from meeting participants. Community and Agency Outreach: This final station summarized the project’s outreach program on two boards: the first highlighted the SAC’s role in the project, while the second provided a summary of the interactive portion of the outreach program (small group meetings, open houses, bus tours, etc.). An HNA staff person was available to discuss the project’s outreach efforts. Summary of Comments Received Comments and questions were recorded by meeting participants, SAC members and members of the project team. Major issues raised in Brooklyn included complaints about existing traffic congestion, along with concerns that congestion will be aggravated during construction, impacting air quality and noise levels. Comments raised in Queens focused on property impacts, particularly to the three homes located in the Maspeth industrial area and businesses located in both Brooklyn and Queens. It should be noted that although relatively few comment sheets were completed, there were many in-depth discussions between the project team and the public. These are reflected in the summary of comments below. Alternatives Several comments were received regarding the alternatives, with most participants favoring the bridge replacement alternatives.

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Brooklyn Preference for Alternative BR-5, since it increases the distance between the highway and

this individual’s house, which reportedly experiences damage from vibrations caused by heavy traffic. (Angel M. Rios, Meeker Avenue)

Preference for Alternative BR-3, because it is the best plan for everyone and for the future. (Mr. and Mrs. Michael Deignan, Monitor Street)

Queens

Preference for Alternative BR-5. (Ed Kampermann, Queens CB #5) Support for Alternative BR-5 as the best plan, because it involves the least disruption.

(Don Kerik, IESI NY Corporation) Preference for the No Build Alternative or Alternative BR-5. (Patrick Nehme, Astoria

Carting/Brooklyn Processing) Opposition to Alternative BR-5. Comment that the other bridge replacement alternatives

would be acceptable. This attendee asked if there is a preferred alternative at this time, and a NYSDOT representative replied that the public seems to favor the bridge replacement alternatives. (Representative of Citywide Demolition)

Opposition to the No Build alternative. Comment that a permanent or rehabilitated bridge would be better for traffic and safety. Opposition to Alternative RA-6, because it does not offer a bikeway/walkway. No preference between the other remaining alternatives. (Michael Fordunski, COMET)

The following general comment referenced all alternatives under consideration: No Build is not realistic; Alternatives RA-5 and RA-6 are not cost effective; Alternative BR-2 seems to be the most cost-effective approach; Alternative BR-3 involves too many property takings; and Alternative BR-5 is too costly. (Charlie Manning, DMJM Harris)

Traffic Several residents of Beadel Street attended the Brooklyn Open House and expressed their concerns about congestion, especially truck traffic, on local streets. Other Brooklyn and Queens residents referred to the impact of construction on local streets and voiced overall traffic concerns. All comments related to local street issues were forwarded to the New York City Department of Transportation. Brooklyn

Concern about the inability of emergency services to access Beadel Street due to congestion on Meeker and Vandervoort Avenues, and fear that this condition will worsen during construction. (Residents of Beadel Street)

Frustration about the number and frequency of trucks using Beadel Street. Concern about the rutting of Vandervoort Avenue caused by heavy trucks. (Residents of Beadel Street)

Recommendation that both Beadel Street and Porter Avenue be converted to one-way streets. Concern that the excessive truck traffic on these streets will worsen once construction begins. (Valerie Minieri, Beadel Street)

Request for conversion of Beadel Street to a one-way street, running from east to west between Porter and Vandervoort Avenues. Indication that there is consensus among those living on the street (approximately 72 homeowners) that this action be taken. (Resident of Beadel Street)

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Request for information about status of the OUTRAGE proposal to build a ramp for trucks leading directly to future waste transfer facilities.∗

Frustration over the inability to cross Vandervoort Avenue from Lombardy and Beadel Streets due to heavy traffic. Inquiry as to whether this situation will be aggravated during construction and if it will be mitigated in the future.

Concern regarding emergency service access to Jewel Street. Comment that the street sign at the corner of Jewel Street and Nassau Avenue is not easily seen; concern that an ambulance or fire truck would miss the turn in an emergency. (Evelyn Matechak, resident of Jewel Street, between Nassau and Norman Avenues)

Concern about the use of Jewel Street by trucks to avoid congestion on Nassau Avenue, even though the street is only 25 feet wide and is not a designated truck route. This situation has allegedly caused frequent damage to cars parked on the street. Request that truck prohibition signs be installed at the entrances to the street. (Ms. Matechak)

Concern that the 30 mph speed limit sign on McGuinness Boulevard, between Nassau and Driggs Avenues, is located behind a tree and is therefore not visible to drivers.

Queens

Inquiry whether the Q67 bus line, which runs from the eastbound LIE to Laurel Hill Boulevard and 54th Avenue, will be affected during and after construction.

Question whether the placement of columns on Laurel Hill Boulevard will effectively close the street.

Recommendation that a ramp be constructed from the westbound Long Island Expressway (LIE) to the eastbound Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Suggestion that ramps connecting the two roadways be added to the scope of the project, since they would improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on local streets. (Mr. Kampermann, Queens CB #5)

Recommendation that three lanes remain open in each direction during construction, to reduce the number of trucks taking alternative routes through Maspeth and the surrounding neighborhoods. (Mr. Fordunski)

Business Concerns Several business and property owners attended the Open Houses, particularly the Queens meeting. Their concerns centered on the potential impacts of specific alternatives on their properties and business operations. Members of the NYSDOT Real Estate Group were available to answer questions from representatives of businesses that may be relocated. Brooklyn

Question concerning whether Marjam Supply Company has been kept up-to-date on the project. After noting that Marjam has been in discussion with the city regarding the purchase of property at the corner of Varick Avenue and Cherry Street, the commenter indicated that he advised Marjam’s representatives to check with the project team, since this property could be impacted by some of the alternatives. (SAC member Gerald Esposito, Brooklyn CB #1)

Concern about the possible closing of Morgan Avenue during construction and the resulting impact on the Mobil Gas Station owned by this participant’s family. Comment

∗ Comments without attribution were provided on project team summary sheets.

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that this is the third construction project to impact the station. (Pat Lydon, 546 Morgan Corporation)

Queens

Comment that the gasses used by American Compressed Gases are volatile, making the relocation of this business very difficult. Concern that the placement of any columns on this property (i.e. in the parking lot) would affect the movement of trucks. (Representative of American Compressed Gasses)

Request that NYSDOT consider the effects on Astoria Carting/Brooklyn Processing’s 25 employees when selecting an alternative. (Mr. Nehme)

Representatives of Citywide Demolition and City Recycling raised the following questions and comments. (Answers, where recorded, are noted in parentheses.)

• What is the project schedule? • If property acquisition is required, how is the value of the property

determined? • Concern that Citywide Demolition is not shown on the property impacts

section of the Alternatives display boards. • Will the bridge be lowered? • If only a piece of the building is required, will the whole building be

acquired? (An NYSDOT representative replied that this issue can be negotiated during final design.)

• Where will columns be located? • Who determines the final design? (An NYSDOT representative explained that

NYSDOT and FHWA are responsible for making the final decision.) • Comment that City Recycling has 40 employees; Citywide Demolition has 25.

Environmental Environmental issues were mentioned by several meeting participants and included concerns about noise, air quality and open space. Brooklyn

Concern about the noise and vibrations affecting this attendee’s property. Offer to allow NYSDOT to use her home as a monitoring site. (Elizabeth Woodruff, Hausman Street)

Frustration regarding noise and vibrations caused by highway traffic. (Residents of Hausman Street and Meeker Avenue)

Observation that all of the build alternatives involve the relocation of truck-based businesses (specifically, transfer stations) located under and adjacent to the bridge. Request for information as to whether the traffic, noise and air analyses will address the increase in traffic elsewhere in the project area resulting from this displacement. (Terrell Estesen, New York City Department of Environmental Protection)

Question as to how air quality on Beadel Street will be affected as traffic continues to become more congested. (Ms. Minieri)

Queens

Offer to provide access to this attendee’s roof for noise monitoring, if necessary. Indication that this location (on 46th Street) is currently subject to significant noise from the highway. (SAC member Joseph Ruzalski, United Forties Civic Association)

Request for a park near the Queens side of the bridge. (Mr. Fordunski)

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Outreach While few written comments were received, the project team received positive feedback about the Open Houses and the community and agency outreach program in general. Specific questions and comments are summarized below. Brooklyn

Comment that the comprehensive and proactive approach of the project’s outreach program is a model for other projects to follow. (Marnie McGregor, Pratt Institute Center for Community and Environmental Development)

Inquiries about the types of concerns that were raised on the community bus tours and types of amenities requested by community members.

Queens

Praise for the traffic simulation and DEIS displays, as well as the project’s community and agency outreach programs. (Mr. Manning)

Other Questions and comments in this category reflected diverse community concerns, including bridge construction, property takings, and local safety issues. Brooklyn

Suggestion that the bridge be built of stainless steel or a similar rust-resistant material. (Mike Pinz, J. Pinz Metals Company)

Inquiry about the anticipated duration of the construction period. Concern about eminent domain and the taking of property in order to build the bridge.

(Ed Michaleski, Oak Street Block Association) Interest expressed in learning about column construction, including the construction of

caissons and dewatering during excavation. Comment that the curb and sidewalk in the vicinity of Meeker Avenue and Van Dam

Street, which were damaged during reconstruction work on Meeker Avenue last year, still have not been repaired.

Concern about the missing bolts on the viaduct near the corner of Meeker Avenue and Monitor Street. (School crossing guards; comment also relayed by SAC member Mary Gottlieb, Apollo Street/Meeker Avenue Association)

Comment that ammunition and torpedoes were dumped in Newtown Creek. (Mr. Michaleski and SAC Member Irene Klementowicz, Concerned Citizens of Greenpoint, respectively)

Request that the project team consider the use of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes when designing the bridge. (Mr. Fordunski)

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Attachment A STATE OF NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HUNTERS POINT PLAZA 47-40 21ST STREET

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101

P : (718) 482-4683 F : (718) 482-6319 E- : kosciuszko@dot.state.ny.us

THOMAS J. MADISON, JR. ACTING COMMISSIONER

DOUGLAS A. CURREY, P.E. REGIONAL DIRECTOR

PHILLIP ENG, P.E. DEPUTY REGIONAL DIRECTOR

November 10, 2005 Dear Kosciuszko Bridge Stakeholder: On behalf of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), I am pleased to invite you to the upcoming Public Open Houses for the Kosciuszko Bridge Project, a multi-year study to explore options for the rehabilitation or replacement of the bridge. A great deal of progress has been made during the last year. NYSDOT, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, is currently preparing a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), which will include detailed technical studies on a wide range of traffic, environmental, economic and community issues. Proposed alignments of the five build alternatives have been developed. The project team has also continued to meet with businesses, residents, agencies and other stakeholders as part of an extensive outreach program. The purpose of the fall 2005 Open Houses is to provide you and your neighbors with an update on the project since the public forums held last fall. Informal displays and one-on-one conversations with project team members will allow you to view the No Build and Build alternatives under consideration, learn about the results of traffic analyses, and discuss the ongoing environmental studies. The Open Houses will be held as follows: Brooklyn Open House Queens Open HouseWednesday, November 30, 2005 Monday, December 5, 2005 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. St. Cecilia’s Church - Gymnasium Martin Luther High School 84 Herbert Street, Brooklyn 60-02 Maspeth Avenue, Maspeth Please note that since there will be no formal presentation, you may drop in at any time. Directions are included on the back of the enclosed flyer. If you have any questions or need further information about the Open Houses, please do not hesitate to contact Helen Neuhaus of Helen Neuhaus & Associates, the project’s public outreach consultant, by phone at (212) 532-4175 or by e-mail at helen@hna1977.com. You may also contact me by phone at (718) 482-4683 or by e-mail at kosciuszko@dot.state.ny.us. We hope that you will join us! Sincerely,

Robert L. Adams, P.E. Project Manager

HONE AX MAIL

WEBSITE: www.dot.state.ny.us/reg/r11/kosciuszko/kosciuszkohome.html

Attachment B

Co to jest Projekt Mostu Kościuszki?

Projekt Mostu Kościuszki jest wieloletnim studium, badającym możliwe warianty przebudowy lub wymiany tegoż mostu. Zlecony przez Wydział Transportu Stanu Nowy Jork [New York State Department of Transportation] (NYSDOT) we współpracy z Federalnym Zarządem Autostrad [Federal Highway Administration] (FHWA), projekt koncentruje się na 1,1-milowym segmencie Brooklyn-Queens Espressway, od Morgan Avenue na Brooklyn’ie do rozjazdu Long Island Expessway na Queens’ie. Składa się on z szeregu etapów, które w efekcie mają doprowadzić do wyboru preferowanego wariantu: Sonaż Publiczny mający na celu określenie zakresu problemów mających być poddanych badaniu; Analiza Wariantów badająca wszystkie akceptowalne wersje projektu; oraz przygotowanie Orzeczenia Dotyczącego Wpływu na Środowisko [Environmental Impact Statement] (EIS), w celu zbadania wpływu natury transportowej, środowiskowej, ekonomicznej i społecznej poszczególnych wariantów. Otwarte Zebrania Publiczne, wspomniane w niniejszej ulotce, pozwolą Państwu na nieformalne bezpośrednie rozmowy z członkami zespołów zaangażowanych w realizację projektu oraz na zapoznanie się z makietami i dokumentacją projektu. „Sekcje” na Otwartch Zebraniach pozwolą Państwu zaznajomić się z położeniem arterii przelotowych dla budowanych wariantów, z rezultatami analiz ruchu kołowego, z harmonogramem prac, z konsultacjami społecznymi i zakresem koordynacji między poszczególnymi agencjami, oraz wieloma innymi!

Jak dojechać na Otwarte Zebrania Queens Martin Luther – Stołówka 60-02 Maspeth Avenue, Maspeth, NY Parking będzie znajdowć się na boisku szkolnym za budynkiem szkoły. Prosimy wchodzić do stołówki od strony boiska wejściem dla osób niepełnosprawnych. Do szkoły można dojechać następującymi środkami komunikacji miejskiej:

Autobusem B57 lub B59 do 61 Street. Przejść dwa bloki na północ, skręcić w Maspeth Ave. i przejść pół bloku, lub

Autobusem Q58 do Fresh Pond Road. Przejść dwa bloki na północ na 61 Street, skręcić w lewo w Maspeth Ave i przejść pół bloku.

Brooklyn Kościół Św. Cecylii – Sala Gimnastyczna 84 Herbert Street, Brooklyn, NY Wejście do sali gimnastycznej od North Henry Street. Do kościół można dojechać następującymi środkami komunikacji miejskiej:

Pociągiem L do Graham Avenue. I przejść sześć bloków do Herbert Street (lub przesiąść się do autobusu B34 i wysiąść przy Herbert Street). Przejść cztery dwa bloki na wschód do North Henry Street, lub

Autobusem B24 do Herbert Street i Kingsland Avenue. Przejść dwa bloki na zachód po Herbert Street do North Henry Street.

Pod dodatkowe informacje prosimy o kontakt z Helen Neuhaus pod numerem (212) 532-4175.

Attachment C

Ad appeared in: America Oggi 11/16/05 Queens Chronicle 11/17/05 Greenpoint Gazette 11/9/05 Queens Ledger 11/17/05 Greenpoint/Williamsburg Gazette 11/8/05 Times Newsweekly 11/17/05 Hoy 11/16/05 Western Queens Gazette 11/16/05 Polish Daily News 11/16/05

Attachment D

Kosciuszko Bridge Project Public Open Houses—Attendance List November 30th and December 5th, 2005

Brooklyn November 30, 2005 Robert Adams* New York State Department of Transportation Muhammad Afzal* New York City Department of Transportation Andrew Baris Roux Associates Steve Bennett Parsons Helen & Thomas Bentrewicz Residents J. Blickhahn Resident Rolf Carle Resident Frank Catalanotto Parsons Dorothy & John Colasanti Residents Alice Coleman Resident Patricia Coleman Resident

Beau Conlon Resident Evelyn Cruz* Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez Sister Miriam Daniel St. Cecilia’s School Mr. & Mrs. Michael Deignan Residents Fred & Joan DeLuca Residents Gerald Esposito* Brooklyn Community Board #1 Terrell Estesen New York City Department of Environmental Protection John P. Farkas Ironworker Liz Federico Parsons Paul Goodman McDonald’s Mark Gothelf Acme Steel

Mary* and Steve Gottlieb Apollo Street/Meeker Avenue Association Richard Gualtieri New York State Department of Transportation Richard Hart Environmental Planning & Management, Inc. Matthew Herschfeld Environmental Planning & Management, Inc. Laura* & Mike Hofmann* Greenpoint Waterfront Association for Parks & Planning/Barge Park Pals Nelson Ines Parsons Ray Kairys OUTRAGE Ali Khalfan Signs & Decal Corporation Babu Khalfan Signs & Decal Corporation Irene Klementowicz* Concerned Citizens of Greenpoint

* Denotes member of the Stakeholders Advisory Committee (SAC).

Mortimer Korchin Property Owner Dave Kucharsky Parsons Tony Lee Parsons Mildred Leogrande RMNH Block Association (St. Cecilia’s) Jo Ann C. Lilly Resident Michael Lydon Resident Patrick Lydon 546 Morgan Corporation Evelyn Matechak Resident Marnie McGregor Pratt Center for Community Development Joe Mendez Parsons Edmund Michaleski Oak Street Block Association Valerie Minieri Resident Pat Monte Vollmer Associates Helen Neuhaus Helen Neuhaus & Associates

Brian O’Donnell Vollmer Associates Patricia Ottati Resident Dan & Kath Paolucci Residents Mike Pinz J. Pinz Metals Company Dan Prevost Parsons Joe Reemmer* OUTRAGE Hélder Rendón Vollmer Associates Angel Rios Resident Michael Rossmy* Brooklyn Borough President’s Office Sandra Savocchi Andrea Realty Lauren Shurtleff Helen Neuhaus & Associates Maria & Steve Smith Residents Joyce Sowinski New York State Department of Transportation Robert Spinak Vollmer Associates

Louise Spoto Resident Arthur Steier Greenpoint Waterfront Association for Parks & Planning/Friends of McCarren Park Kevin Strasheim Resident David Su Stone Depot Importers & Distributors Tony Su Resident Dorothy Swick* Newtown Creek Monitoring Committee/St. Cecilia’s Church Teresa Toro* Tri-State Transportation Campaign Steve P. Trifiletti Exxon Mobil Rosalie Washaek Resident LeRoy White New York State Department of Transportation Denise Woodin Helen Neuhaus & Associates Elizabeth & Daniel Woodruff Residents

* Denotes member of the Stakeholders Advisory Committee (SAC).

Anita Wright Helen Neuhaus & Associates Bernice Zarubski Resident Queens December 5, 2005 Robert Adams* New York State Department of Transportation Muhammad Afzal* New York City Department of Transportation William Alex Resident Michael Agusta American Compressed Gases, Inc. Vincent Arcuri* Queens Community Board #5 John Belo Kaplon-Belo Associates, Inc. Steve Bennett Parsons Tom Breslin* Federal Highway Administration Lisa Byros Resident

Manuel Caruana Queens Community Board #5/Maspeth Town Hall Luiccana Casagrande Resident Frank Catalanotto Parsons Tes Choudri Resident W. Cleary Resident Pete Davis Queens Courier Arthur J. Englebertor Resident John Falco Resident Harold Fink New York State Department of Transportation Gary Fredericksen Martin Luther High School/Resident Mike Fordunski COMET Bruno Gilewski Resident Richard Hart Environmental Planning & Management, Inc.

Sara Hearn Parsons Barbara Hertel Resident Bob Holden Juniper Park Civic Association Michael Iacono Resident Nelson Ines Parsons Martin Kaiser Resident Ed Kampermann Queens Community Board #5 Richard Kaplon Kaplon-Belo Associates, Inc. Don Kerik IESI New York Corporation Dave Kucharsky Parsons Crasto Lee Resident Tony Lee Parsons John Maier Resident Charles Manning DMJM Harris

* Denotes member of the Stakeholders Advisory Committee (SAC).

Joe Mendez Parsons Pat Monte Vollmer Associates Pat Nehme Astoria Carting Co., Inc. Donald Nesbitt MTA – New York City Transit Helen Neuhaus Helen Neuhaus & Associates Anthony Nunziato* Resident/Maspeth Chamber of Commerce Anthony Nunziato, Jr. Resident Thomas Paino Resident Dan Prevost Parsons Keith A. Randall American Compressed Gases, Inc. Bernard Robinson AWISCO Joe Ruzalski* United Forties Civic Association Joe Puzzo American Compressed Gases, Inc.

Erik Seims New York City Department of City Planning Sass Sheena Resident Lauren Shurtleff Helen Neuhaus & Associates Jennifer Sinclair MTA – New York City Transit Joyce Sowinski New York State Department of Transportation Ken Standig Daniel Frankfurt, PC Walter G. Szulecki Resident Norik Tatevossian New York State Department of Transportation Ellen Thorson University Transportation Research Center San Vargas Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan LeRoy White New York State Department of Transportation Denise Woodin Helen Neuhaus & Associates

Anita Wright Helen Neuhaus & Associates Carol Wynperle Vollmer Associates Manny Zaccone Crane’s Inc.

* Denotes member of the Stakeholders Advisory Committee (SAC).