To the Editor:
This is in response to the letter “Bright idea for the Bayonne Bridge” written by Leo J. Smith Jr. I could not agree more with the notion of creating a pedestrian walkway for the enjoyment of the citizens of Bayonne.
The city is known for a few fantastic green spaces including numerous parks that families utilize throughout the year. Instead of demolishing the approach ramps of the bridge, we can create another natural venue for recreational purposes.
If we want to continue to attract younger generations of homeowners to raise their kids in a healthy environment, we need to give them more incentives for living in this city through beautification projects.
Young families want progressive initiatives that utilize public landscapes in creative ways at low cost.
The construction related to raising the Bayonne Bridge has already placed a tremendous burden on citizens in terms of noise pollution. It would be a relief to know that demolition and construction is coming to an end.
If you look at similar beautification projects, cities can breathe new life into out-of-use structures. For example, like the High Line in New York, an old railroad trestle that is now a public landscape with perennials, grasses, shrubs and trees.
Thank you for a really great idea, Mr. Smith. I hope this idea comes to fruition.
SUSAN WARNOCK