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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 6, 2023
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Reminder: New Round of Public Workshops to Reimagine the Cross Bronx Expressway Begin This Week
City and State seizing once-in-a generation opportunity to reimagine the Cross Bronx corridor and identify ways to reconnect communities divided by the highway
Officials to hold workshops throughout June and July to build on momentum of successful Open Houses
NEW YORK – New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today joined New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) Director Dan Garodnick, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan, and New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner (NYS DOT) Marie Therese Dominguez to remind New Yorkers that a new round of public workshops begin this week to reimagine the Cross Bronx Expressway from the Harlem River to the Hutchinson River Parkway, helping to reconnect the communities divided by the highway and lessen the negative effects it has had on surrounding neighborhoods.
"Bronxites, please join us and have your voices heard about the future of the Cross Bronx Expressway!" said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. "We are working closely with State and City agencies to come up with bold ways to reconnect communities divided by the Cross Bronx Expressway. These public meetings will be inclusive, multi-lingual workshops—and we are prepared to accommodate young children at in-person events to ensure families can participate."
"All Bronxites and New Yorkers have a chance to reimagine the Cross Bronx Expressway as together we map out a more connected, healthier, and safer community," said Dan Garodnick, Director of the Department of City Planning and Chair of the City Planning Commission. "I hope our neighbors will join us for these workshops and future meetings as this landmark study moves forward."
Illustration of workshops to reimagine the Cross Bronx Expressway using a 3D model.
Outreach Schedule
The workshops will provide an opportunity for public input, questions, and comments. Spanish, Bengali, and American Sign language interpretation will be provided. Families are encouraged to participate. Activities for children will be provided throughout the issue identification process to ensure the youngest Bronxites have a chance to make their voices heard.
In-Person
- Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. PS 106 Parkchester, 1514 Olmstead Ave
- Wednesday, June 14, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. East Bronx Academy for the Future, 1716 Southern Blvd
- Tuesday, June 20, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bronx School of Young Leaders, 40 W Tremont Ave
Virtual
- Wednesday, July 12, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
To RSVP for in-person and virtual workshops, visit bit.ly/CrossBronxEvents
To request accessibility accommodations or translation services, please contact the NYC DOT Bronx Borough Commissioner's Office at 212-748-6680 or email at CrossBronx@dot.nyc.gov at least three business days before the event.
Visit nyc.gov/CrossBronx for more information. A Spanish website is available at nyc.gov/ElCrossBronx.