Re: (erielack) Ramsey, Mahwah NIMBY

[Jim Dent <jdent1_@_optonline.net>]

Mahwah and Ramsey both have stations, but both, especially Mahwah, have
extremely limited parking, both for residents only.  NJT originally wanted
to build a large parking lot in downtown Ramsey.  Then they agreed to move
the parking to the new site.  This new site will require the condemnation
and destruction of Ramsy Lumber, a large privately owned lumber yard (one
time served by the Erie).  The Mahwah site is empty "wetlands" surrounded by
warehouses.


- ----- Original Message -----
From: "A Samostie" <quahog_@_sprint.ca>
To: <erielack_@_lists.railfan.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 2:44 AM
Subject: (erielack) Ramsey, Mahwah NIMBY


> Dear Group:
>
> What's all the fuss about?  Don't Ramsey and Mahwah already have
> stations on the Main Line?
>
> I just can't understand the NIMBY syndrome regarding commuter rail
> stations... this is suburban commuter rail service, not a subway.  If I
> lived in either community, I'd WANT a station nearby... they actually
> increase property values.  Such was the case in my former home of Long
> Beach, Long Island... our house, within walking distance of the LIRR
> station, commanded a higher selling price as a result.
>
> Cheers,
> Alan <quahog_@_sprint.ca>
>

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