The Staten Island Mall faces a proposal from Brookfield Properties to cut bus stops along its private road to save $1.5 million in maintenance costs, which could displace thousands of workers and shoppers. Assembly Member Sam Pirozzolo has expressed concerns about relocating the stops to the busy Richmond Avenue, a street known for heavy traffic and congestion. The MTA, which operates the bus services, is unable to fund maintenance on private roads, complicating the situation further. Pirozzolo is in discussions with both the MTA and Brookfield Properties to seek alternatives.
"Thousands of Staten Island workers and shoppers would be displaced if a plan to stop bus routes to the Staten Island Mall is approved."
"Pirozzolo said he has been in talks with both the MTA and Brookfield Properties about solutions for the issue."
"Relocating the bus stops would force commuters to not only cross the traffic-laden Richmond Avenue, but navigate through a sprawling, often-congestion parking lot."
"The worst place you can think of to put those bus stops is Richmond Avenue, Pirozzolo said."
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