Morris Park, Pelham Parkway, Pelham Gardens, Allerton, Bronxdale, Laconia and Van Nest
Bronx Community Board 11
Appointed by the Bronx Borough President, half on the recommendation of local Council members. Advisory, but the first government to hear about anything on your block.
Cynthia Rodriguez
chair · district manager Jeremy Warneke
Fourth Thursday, 7:00pm
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
21
budget requests to the city this cycle
What this board asked the city for
From the city’s official register, in the board’s own words, ranked by the board’s own priority. The response is the city’s.
Other capital budget request for DEPOur district, like many across the city, has seen a rash of street racing, loud cars and motorcycles, and other loud vehicle use. Our many wide streets encourage fast driving and donuts in intersections, and reporting violations to 311 or calling police is futile; these are, by definition, transient crimes - they are committed while moving. We need automated enforcement to preserve our quiet enjoyCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other programs to address public health issues requestsPeople of color have disproportionately high maternal health deaths and complications. We need increased access to help educate mothers about the resources and medical programs available to them and how to advocate effectively for their health.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsThe sidewalk connecting Southern Blvd. and Boston Rd. along Pelham Parkway/Fordham Rd. is heavily used but in poor shape and has steep road crossings (far out of compliance with ADA), making it difficult for many people to use this path. In addition, on the eastern end of the northern path, between the Bronx River Parkway onramp and Boston Rd., the sidewalk simply ends feet from a bike lane. Many City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Information technology goods and servicesCommunity boards are made up of people representative of the community, and as such often bring together people who might not otherwise meet. This can bring unconscious biases to light and highlight areas where community members could grow, and we need support for this in the form of bias and discrimination training, similar to what many in NYS take already.City response (Dept of Information Technology & Telecommunication): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Increase Graffiti Removal/CleaningSidewalks and buildings along Gun Hill Rd. need cleaning of graffiti and gum/dirt on sidewalks.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance after school programs for elementary school students (grades K-5)Students in this district need greater access to STEM programs. Schools and students also need more equitable access to technology to make use of these STEM programs.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Hire additional traffic enforcement agentsOur district is swamped with illegally parked cars. The average response time for a 311 report is over 4 hours, well over the average time in the Bronx as a whole and nearly double the citywide average, meaning any illegally parked car can effectively leave their vehicle where they like for as long as they like with no consequences. This makes our streets and crosswalks less safe, interferes with City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Repair or provide new street lightsThe bus stop under the 2 train Pelham Parkway stop on both sides of White Plains Rd. is very poorly lit, which leads to a dangerous situation. People waiting for the bus could trip and fall into the roadway, may not be seen by drivers, and the low lighting could put people at increased risk for assault or robbery. Upgraded lighting under the subway stop would alleviate these issues.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DYCDThere is a need for a mental health center/somewhere for youth to seek mental health care in the district. A specialized center would be best, but could also be located in schools.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryNYPL is seeking capital funding to ensure that our branches contine to be welcoming, modern, and well-equipped spaces for the communities they serve. Anticipated projects range from major renovations to targeted upgrades, including: - heating and cooling system updates - sidewalk and vault work - exterior rehabilitation - new roofs, windows, and doors - fire alarm, security, and technology upgradCity response (New York Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide more information and services related to STIs, HIV/AIDS, and family planningBy ensuring PreP (or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) & Pep (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) access and equity - these modern medicinal breakthroughs can end the HIV/AIDS crisis and as such - any and all access to these lifesaving medications and educational information around them are crucial to the district - that as of now has limited to none LGBTQIA+ resources or providers within it - with only one Pride City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkAllerton Playground bathrooms need repairs to floors, toilets, and repainting. The park should be refreshed and equitable to other city facilitiesCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Repair or provide new street lightsCurrent lighting is all street-level lighting, which does not effectively illuminate pedestrian areas or adjacent park facilities. Adding lower pedestrian level lighting will enhance safety along the corridor, in the Municipal Parking lot at Bronxdale and Bronx Park East, and allow residents to use areas just inside the park (such as the exercise area between Britton and Arnow Avenues) in fall andCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)The playground equipment at Eastchester Playground, in the Eastchester Gardens development, needs upgraded and refreshed.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): This request has already been completed.
priority 3Repair or provide new street lightsLighting along Pelham Parkway lights both the roadway and the adjacent greenway, but uses the same lights for each application (while they are not exactly highway Cobra lights, they are similar). As a result, the Greenway gets very little light. Pedestrian level lighting would greatly enhance the usability of the greenway.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
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Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Allerton playground needs new equipment and equipment that focuses on STEM learning (e.g. telescope)City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Upgrade or create new plazasThe Pedestrian Plaza at Bronxdale and Antin Place in front of 2016 Bronxdale Ave is in need of equitable access to the residents in the community. There are boulders placed in the middle of the plaza but benches for residential use is needed. Without the benches and/or tables the plaza is just an empty space and not truly a plaza for pedestrians to enjoy. We are seeking funding from the DOT to upgCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Greenways (ours include the Bronx River Greenway, Hutchinson River Greenway, and Pelham Parkway Greenway) are touted as places for people who are not in cars to get around, yet most of them are not purposefully lit at all - any light they get is ancillary to what is intended for a road used by cars. This means that greenways, which frequently have tree roots, potholes, sand patches, and other hazaCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 5Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingThe intersection at Boston rd and Pelham Parkway is one of the most heavily used in our district and is frequently congested. Additionally, 7 active bus routes traverse this intersection, and 3 of them - Bx12 SBS westbound, and Bx22 (both directions) must cross over 1 or more lanes of traffic in the space of this intersection. This requirement leads to aggressive driving on the part of both buses City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Upgrade or create new greenwaysPelham Parkway North has an unused parking lane between Stillwell Ave. and Williamsbridge Ave. Creating a protected bike lane in this space would alleviate some of the congestion and conflict that arises on the Pelham Parkway Greenway and could connect to the protected bike lane at Williamsbridge Ave., connect to the Hutchinson River Greenway at Stillwell Ave, and connect to the upcoming protectedCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 6Other transportation infrastructure requestsMorris Park Ave, the heart of the community, needs to have its unprotected bike lanes combined to one side to make a two way protected bike lane. The unprotected bike lane currently has a few problems. First and foremost, it is not a bike lane. It is a parking lane for cars to double park. This is almost understandable as there is no safe and convenient alternative for local trips without a safe pCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Reach the board
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