For those who speculate about the real motivation that drives railroad expansion projects along the mainline corridor, we urgently recommend that you view the link below to the NYSDOT’s website regarding the proposed Long Island Rail-Truck InterModal (LITRIM) facility project which was launched after an extensive study. This project seeks to enhance the use of rail to deliver goods throughout Long Island. As a matter of fact, it seems 4000 tons of freight will be transported by the already existing LIRR mainline - an estimated amount which does not even include the use of a third track! Its funding was secured through the NYSDOT and other agencies. The proposed site of the former Pilgrim State Hospital was found to be the best possible location based on its access to the LIRR, accessibility to the Long Island Expressway, and its central location near the core of Long Island’s main developed areas.
The NYSDOT’s website goes into great detail about the LITRIM Project Background, its Draft Environmental Impact Statement, and other important details which we urge all residents who live along the mainline corridor to read:
https://www.nysdot.gov/portal/page/portal/regional-offices/region10/projects/long-island-intermodal/li-truck-project-iframe
In light of the recent freight train derailment on July 6th in Queens (please refer to the details in the post below), this significant increase in freight traffic along the LIRR 's mainline will potentially result in increased risk to the communities along the railway. Please let your voice be heard! Call, email, or write your elected representatives and let them hear your concerns. The deadline for public comment is July 25, 2007.
Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray
516-489-5000
helpline:
www.townofhempstead.org/content/home/contact.html#helplineform
North Hempstead Town Supervisor J. Kaiman
516-869-7700
http://www.northhempstead.com
email:
kaimanj@northhempstead.com
NYS Senator Craig Johnson
516-746-5923
http://www.nyssenate7.com
email:
johnson@senate.state.ny.us
US Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy
516-739-3008
http://carolynmccarthy.house.gov/
contact form:
www.house.gov/writerep/
US Senator Charles Schumer
212-486-7693 or 631-753-0978
http://www.senate.gov/~schumer/SchumerWebsite/contact/webform.cfm
US Senator Hillary Clinton
631-249-2825
http://clinton.senate.gov/email_form.html
