Hoping for a parking garage, Ridgewood to survey Hudson St. lot
NOVEMBER 11, 2014 LAST UPDATED: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2014, 5:40 PM
BY LAURA HERZOG
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
One lot = a lot of parking hopes.
In preparation for a parking garage, to be built by either the county or Ridgewood, the village is planning to survey the Hudson Street lot.
This survey follows a recent vote by the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders to transfer $180,000 from a 2002 rail network capital bond to the Bergen County Improvement Authority (BCIA), which will then lead to a parking feasibility study in Ridgewood, with eyes on the Hudson Street lot.
Ridgewood officials and BICA representatives have been talking for about a year on the potential partnership to create a multistory parking garage on Hudson Street.
Last Thursday, the BCIA planned to “take up a resolution to approve funding for a study of Ridgewood,” according to Mayor Paul Aronsohn.
According to Village Engineer Chris Rutishauser, the village’s survey of the lot would show the county that “we’re sharing the cost.”
“As we all know, we’re really serious about building a parking garage, particularly at the Hudson Street site. Regardless of how that garage gets built, we have some work to do,” said Village Manager Roberta Sonenfeld, noting that a preparatory environmental engineering study of the site will also need to be paid for. “This [survey] is about $6,300 worth of work … We’re going out with [a request for proposal] for the environmental.”
At last Wednesday’s public work session, the council also discussed its latest plans for new parking measures that would offer short-term alleviation for parking woes, while the village remains focused on plans to build a garage, one way or another.
https://www.northjersey.com/news/village-to-survey-hudson-st-lot-1.1130841
what a waste of money.
Looking for a reliable design to accept — I charge extra now —
But, suggest a parking deck with easy access — what are you waiting for now ?
Ideal place for a parking garage and the sooner the better.
A practical design sample photo suggestion sent to the real movers and shakers in the Village.
Good luck to all.
How much will the average homeowner’s annual property tax bill increase to support this unnecessary tribute to the Three Amigos?
Pressure from the Chamber of Commerce is driving this wasted spending more so than reality.
There’s plenty of parking in Ridgewood if you’re willing to walk, just like at the Paramus shopping malls.
The County funded parking study hasn’t even started, yet the bozos at Village Hall already know that Hudson Street is the preferred location for a parking garage? How is that possible?
How that possible #6. Look at the campaign contribution for our Mayor you will see John Sarasino name there. Just a coincidence that the the building he bought ( The old bank of america Build ) rear entrance back up to the Hudson St lot.
That lot made sense 20+ years ago when they knocked down the old Firehouse. It won’t impact anything else, it will hide the back of the buildings on E. Ridgewood which are hideous and it will pay for itself over time and eventually become a source of revenue. Hard to believe it has taken this long. Survey the property, spec out a garage, put it out to bid, and get the thing built.