Constructed mostly in the 1950s and ‘60s as a brainchild of Robert Moses, the highway displaced some 40,000 residents. Since then, diesel truck traffic on the roadway has been linked to higher air pollution and some of the highest asthma rates in the U.S.
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Constructed mostly in the 1950s and ‘60s as a brainchild of controversial city planner Robert Moses, the highway displaced some 40,000 residents. Since then, diesel truck traffic on the often-clogged roadway has been linked to higher air pollution nearby and some of the highest asthma rates in the country.
The two-year study will identify strategies to “cap” parts of the Cross-Bronx Expressway with a deck, to prevent air pollution from seeping into nearby communities. Land above the deck could include public space, pedestrian and bike routes and paths to reconnect neighborhoods north and south of the existing roadway.
“We did this for free. We advocated for this for so many years,” she said, adding that she’s been in contact with staff at the Department of City Planning about the study. “To actually be here and be at the table, it’s incredible.”to help fund the study. Now, the money has been officially secured through a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant.
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