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"The Bay Street Master Plan will provide the City with important information on how we can more effectively utilize Bay Street to better support the local community," said Mayor Giuliani. "It's the logical first step in providing the community with the direction it needs to reduce traffic congestion, improve business promotion and enhance aesthetics. The completed study will enable us to transform Bay Street into a 'model thoroughfare' with clean, attractive streets and community-friendly business activity. I want to thank Guy for his advocacy on behalf of Staten Island and look forward to the completion of the study."
Borough President Guy V. Molinari said, "Once again, Staten Island has the Mayor to thank for this good news. The Mayor has always been responsive to the needs of Staten Islanders. This Plan is a necessary part of our overall effort to revitalize the Borough and prepare Staten Island for the 21st Century. Bay Street has traditionally been known as Staten Island's 'Gateway Thoroughfare,' and often provides visitors with their first impression of our community. Unfortunately, years of neglect have resulted in traffic congestion and a commercial strip on the decline. This Plan will set us on the right path to revitalize Bay Street and I look forward its revitalization as we celebrate the completion of other North Shore projects."
The Bay Street Consultant Study, to be developed in cooperation with the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation (SlEDC) and the Borough President's Office, will: