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Kalebxtentacion t1_ir6pjg4 wrote
Looks very cool. Can’t wait to see what else they have plan. The upper level can definitely use an upgrade
sutisuc t1_ir6vz2v wrote
They missed out on where the cops will designate their new napping lane
[deleted] t1_ir6wpm6 wrote
Is this part of the Penn redesign? Who was the host of the focus group?
effort268 OP t1_ir71zb7 wrote
it's only $190M, most of the work is going to be on the platforms and the inside of Penn station. What I showed, was the outdoor renovations...
Imperator_Americus t1_ir7281v wrote
There are going to be a lot of homeless people there at night.
SyndicalistCPA t1_ir78vj5 wrote
Hope they add bike parking tbh.
Ironboundian t1_ir7gcg9 wrote
I was confused....but now I see this is NORTH of market street, closer to the River and near Raymond Blvd. Right now that is Mother Cabrini park, and totally fenced off and not usable at all by the public. Not even for drop off as the areas right next to train is where NNTransit and Port Authority police just park their cars behind a metal barricade
Juicey_J_Hammerman t1_ir7h9qr wrote
Looks like a good way to get some additional utility out of the park at least.
Lanky_Act6769 t1_ir7p47h wrote
I’m not impressed with this render and I think it’ll age badly, but hopefully it’ll evolve into something better down the road I can only hope. Glad they’re doing something at least.
recnilcram t1_ir8cw8q wrote
There are a bunch of bike racks underneath the overpass, just south of that small entrance garden. But we need even more! They're so often used.
recnilcram t1_ir8d6ic wrote
Agree the render as is may not age well, but definitely a good step in the right direction. Hopefully the seating and food trucks kinda pull the energy of nightlife on Ferry Street towards the station.
effort268 OP t1_ir8f68h wrote
They city owns the park , they will be opening it up to the public
effort268 OP t1_ir8flq8 wrote
Yes they will be adding more bike spots. They also mentioned intentions to build bike lanes directly into Newark Penn to make it more accesidnle. The big concern for the whole group was crossing route 21.
SyndicalistCPA t1_ir9yeih wrote
That's really dope to hear.
naglephoto t1_irhfxxk wrote
Far better than the current police parking lots where you fear getting arrested for trespassing for getting to close to them
Kalebxtentacion t1_iriow94 wrote
Hopefully the pedestrian bridge helps but we can still use another better option for 21.
effort268 OP t1_ir6i2ne wrote
Was part of their focus group and this is one of the ideas. They want to have food trucks around the station as well as seating and more open green space. The city will work with NJtransit to help relocate many homeless people to help with QOL issues.