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      <title>East River Storm Surge Barrier</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This paper will present a conceptual design for a storm surge barrier across the East River, a 25.7-km-long (16-mile-long) tidal estuary that extends from the southern tip of Manhattan Island to Throgs Neck. Normally water flow is tidal in nature, flowing between Long Island Sound to the north and New York Harbor to the south. Based on recent studies, the anticipated storm surge at Throgs Neck ranges from 2.1 m (7 ft.) for a Category 1 hurricane to 6.7 m (22 ft.) for a Category 4 hurricane (NYCOEM 2008). To mitigate the consequences of flooding from hurricanes and northeasters, it has been proposed, and is the subject of this symposium, to place storm surge barriers that would protect many areas of New York City from flooding. The waterway is heavily trafficked, primarily by barge and tug combinations, but larger vessels may also be present, particularly at the northern reaches. The daily tidal variations are significant at the northern end of the waterway, making construction in this busy waterway a particular challenge.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:16:18 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hydrologic Feasibility of Storm Surge Barriers</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The physical oceanography of New York Harbor and surrounding estuaries are reviewed, particularly the characteristics of the tides in the lower Hudson River estuary, Long Island Sound, and the East River. The discharge of fresh water from the Hudson River and the ecologically significant, gravitational/estuarine circulation that results from the interaction of this buoyancy flux with tidal stirring is reviewed. The Stony Brook Storm Surge System (SBS3) coupled atmospheric/ocean circulation model is used to test the feasibility of emplacing storm surge barriers across major approaches to New York Harbor to protect the inner city and northern New Jersey from extreme storm surges.]]></description>
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      <title>Managing the East River Bridges in New York City</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The history of the Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Manhattan and Queensboro bridges across the East River in New York City is examined, seeking to determine trends and most recent developments in their management. Reconstruction and maintenance costs are summarized. Crucial federal and local decisions and policies are identified. An attempt is made to draw conclusions from the management of the East River bridges during the 20th century and make recommendations for their future.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:33:55 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New York City’s East River Ferry: Expanding Passenger Ferry Service and Stimulating Economic Development in the New York City Region</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[All along New York City’s premier waterfront, changes in zoning and land use have been implemented to spur economic growth in the region and revitalize areas that have seen years of decline. As regional growth continues, it is logical to look at waterways to accommodate these new developments and move New Yorkers efficiently and sustainably. However, to enhance the economic viability of ferry systems and warrant public and private investment, these systems must be incorporated into the overall economic planning efforts for the region. This paper focuses on the New York City Economic Development Corporation’s East River Ferry pilot as a case study to show the importance of integrating transit planning into the economic development process. The New York City Economic Development Corporation’s strategic approach was informed by several key sources: the Comprehensive Citywide Ferry Study, lessons learned from evaluating prior services, and focus groups with residents from Brooklyn and Queens. This informed approach helped lead to a successful start to the pilot service. The collaborative process of engaging various stakeholders, initial grassroots marketing efforts, and continued outreach using traditional and social media are also essential to improving the quality of service and influencing the way people commute to work. The success of the East River Ferry service not only serves as a best practice for other geographic areas, but also lays the groundwork for additional subsidized pilot programs and services in New York City, so that a robust passenger ferry system can once again prosper in the region.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 09:31:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Public Policy Objectives and Urban Transit: Case of Passenger Ferries in the New York City Region</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Transit is closely associated with public-sector involvement, including capital costs and significant subsidies of operating costs. The rationale for this involvement is justified on several grounds, including the presence of economies of scale in provision of transit service and the presence of external benefits associated with transit. In a recent study Parry and Small demonstrated that these two effects provide justification for existing subsidy levels for transit service in several cities. In the world of public transit, passenger ferry service in the New York City region is unusual: with the exception of the subsidized and publicly run Staten Island Ferry, the regional ferry system is run primarily with operating costs covered by farebox revenues. Can the arguments for public subsidies for transit extend to this system of private passenger ferries? Would economies of scale and external benefits justify an expanded and subsidized ferry system in the New York City region? These issues are explored by defining the public interest in the context of the system, discussing whether this public interest would justify a structural change in the way passenger ferries are funded in the region, and providing a timely case study, the East River Ferry service started in June 2011. This subsidized service, a ridership success, has capitalized on growing densities along the East River between Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, New York.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:06:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:03:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>EVALUATION OF THE STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN REVISION SUBMITTED BY NEW YORK STATE IN FULFILLMENT OF THE MOYNIHAN-HOLTZMAN AMENDMENT</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The objective of the study is to assist the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in reviewing and evaluating the Submission by the State of New York in response to the Moynihan-Holtzman Amendment of the 1977 Clean Air Act. The Moynihan-Holtzman Amendment specifies that any alternative to bridge tolls in the State Implementation Plan must include comprehensive plans to 'establish, expand, or improve public transportation measures to meet basic transportation needs as expeditiously as practicable'. The submission is critically examined from various viewpoints - philosophical, technical, and sociological. A frame of reference for the evaluation was constructed based on four pertinent areas--industry-wide transit performance measures and standards, local public perceptions and priorities, local transit operator and planning agencies' projects and budgets, and comparable metropolitan transit system performance and budget data.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 1981 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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