Title
Dept/ Agency: Engineering
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Rescind Resolution 7R3-b adopted on February 15, 2023, Designating and Deleting a Bus Stop
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Additional Information:
This Resolution rescinds Resolution 7R3-b, adopted on February 15, 2023, which designates and deletes bus stops along the #34 bus line in the East Ward, at the request of NJ Transit Bus Operations, due to tight street spacing.
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WHEREAS, New Jersey Transit Bus and Safety Department has conducted an additional investigation and has decided not make any changes to the bus routes of the #34 bus line as indicated previously in Resolution 7R3-b adopted on February 15, 2023, due to the complication of maneuvering the buses in some areas; and
WHEREAS, at the request of the Department of Engineering and review of the traffic operations by New Jersey Transit in conjunction with the City of Newark, Division of Traffic and Signals and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-197(3)(a), the following described locations are no longer added nor deleted as a Bus Stop:
Added:
1. In the East Ward, along Walnut Street, westbound, on the northerly side thereof:
a. Pacific Street, far side
Beginning at the westerly curb line of Pacific Street and extending 100 feet westerly therefrom.
b. McWhorter Street, far side
Beginning at the westerly curb line of McWhorter Street and extending 100 feet westerly therefrom.
2. In the East Ward, along NJ Railroad Avenue, northbound, on the easterly side thereof:
a. Lafayette Street, nearside
Beginning at the southerly curb line of Lafayette Street and extending 105 feet southerly therefrom.
b. Elm Street, far side Beginning at the northerly curb line of Elm Street and extending 100 feet northerly therefrom.
Deleted:
1. In the East Ward, along Pacific Street, northbound, on the easterly side thereof:
a. Walnut Street, nearside
Beginning at the southerly curb line of Walnut Street and extending 100 feet southerly therefrom.
2. In the East Ward, along Union Street, northbound, on the easterly side thereof:
a. Ferry Street, nearside
Beginning at the northerly curb line of Ferry Street and extending 100 feet northerly therefrom.
b. Green Street, nearside
Beginning at the northerly curb line of Green Street and extending 100 feet northerly therefrom.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 39:4-197(3)(a) of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey a municipality may by ordinance, resolution or regulation designate, relocate or delete a Bus Stop.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, THAT:
1. Resolution 7R3-b adopted February 15, 2023 by the Municipal Council, is hereby rescinded and null and void. The following described locations in the East Ward are no longer added nor deleted as a Bus Stop:
Add: along Walnut Street, westbound on the northerly side at Pacific Street, far side location. Beginning at the westerly curb line of Pacific Street and extending 100 feet westerly therefrom.
Add: along Walnut Street, westbound on the northerly side at McWhorter Street, far side location. Beginning at the westerly curb line of McWhorter Street and extending 100 feet westerly therefrom.
Add: along NJ Railroad Avenue, northbound on the easterly side at Lafayette Street, nearside location. Beginning at the southerly curb line of Lafayette Street and extending 105 feet southerly therefrom.
Add: along NJ Railroad Avenue, northbound on the easterly side at Elm Street, far side location. Beginning at the northerly curb line of Elm Street and extending 100 feet northerly therefrom.
Delete: along Pacific Street, northbound on the easterly side at Walnut Street, nearside location. Beginning at the southerly curb line of Walnut Street and extending 100 feet southerly therefrom.
Delete: along Union Street, northbound on the easterly side at Ferry Street, nearside location. Beginning at the northerly curb line of Ferry Street and extending 100 feet northerly therefrom.
Delete: along Union Street, northbound on the easterly side at Green Street nearside location. Beginning at the northerly curb line of Green Street and extending 100 feet northerly therefrom.
2. No municipal funds need to be expended for this act.
3. No amendment will be made to this Resolution without the approval of the Municipal Council.
4. Upon approval, the Acting Director of the Department of Engineering will forward a copy of this Resolution to the Office of the City Clerk to notify them of the Local Government’s approval to rescind the designation and deletion of bus stops as stated.
5. Upon approval, a certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to New Jersey Transit to notify them of the Local Government’s approval to rescind the designation and deletion of bus stops as stated.
6. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(e) of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey, the proposed bus stop locations do not require New Jersey Department of Transportation’s approval.
STATEMENT
This Resolution rescinds Resolution 7R3-b adopted on February 15, 2023, which designates and deletes bus stops in the East Ward as follows:
Add: along Walnut Street, westbound on the northerly side at Pacific Street, far side location. Beginning at the westerly curb line of Pacific Street and extending 100 feet westerly therefrom.
Add: along Walnut Street, westbound on the northerly side at McWhorter Street, far side location. Beginning at the westerly curb line of McWhorter Street and extending 100 feet westerly therefrom.
Add: along NJ Railroad Avenue, northbound on the easterly side at Lafayette Street, nearside location. Beginning at the southerly curb line of Lafayette Street and extending 105 feet southerly therefrom.
Add: along NJ Railroad Avenue, northbound on the easterly side at Elm Street, far side location. Beginning at the northerly curb line of Elm Street and extending 100 feet northerly therefrom.
Delete: along Pacific Street, northbound on the easterly side at Walnut Street, nearside location. Beginning at the southerly curb line of Walnut Street and extending 100 feet southerly therefrom.
Delete: along Union Street, northbound on the easterly side at Ferry Street, nearside location. Beginning at the northerly curb line of Ferry Street and extending 100 feet northerly therefrom.
Delete: along Union Street, northbound on the easterly side at Green Street, nearside location. Beginning at the northerly curb line of Green Street and extending 100 feet northerly therefrom.