Monthly Archives: November 2013

         The Trucking Association of New York has joined Save 81! Click here to read more.

        Gov. Cuomo orders the study of a tunnel in DEIS process. Click here to read more.

Independent I-81 project study shows ‘many negatives’ of community grid. Click here to read more.
Putting Syracuse to Work During the I-81 Project: Click here to read more.

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Save81.Org Urges Community to Voice Boulevard Concerns at Today’s I-81 Scoping Meeting

For Immediate Release: November 13, 2013 Contact: Mark Nicotra, (315) 313-5765, [email protected] DOT Hearing Follows New Poll Finding Overwhelming Opposition Against Boulevard SYRACUSE, N.Y. – With the state Department of Transportation hosting a scoping meeting regarding the Interstate 81 project today, Save81.org spokesman and Salina Town Supervisor Mark Nicotra issued the following statement: “Today’s hearing […]

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TRAFFIC EXPERTS: STATE SHOULD ABANDON BOULEVARD PLAN FOR INTERSTATE 81

For Immediate Release: November 12, 2013 Contact: Mark Nicotra, (315) 313-5765, [email protected] For all media inquires regarding these materials, please contact Save81.org at (315) 313-5765 or [email protected]. In Letter To State On Behalf Of Save81.Org, Engineering Firm Warns That A Boulevard Would Not Support Traffic Levels And Should Be “Eliminated From Consideration” SYRACUSE, N.Y. – In a letter […]

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Stand up for your community at Interstate 81 Scoping Meeting: Commentary by Mark Nicotra

The Interstate 81 project is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of our region’s infrastructure. In order for state transportation officials to make the right decision about what to do with the aging portions of the highway, they must hear opinions and concerns about the project from the entire community. This week, area residents […]

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NEW POLL: ONONDAGA COUNTY VOTERS OVERWHELMINGLY OPPOSE A BOULEVARD TO REPLACE I-81

For Immediate Release: November 10, 2013 Contact: Mark Nicotra, (315) 313-5765, [email protected] NEW POLL: ONONDAGA COUNTY VOTERS OVERWHELMINGLY OPPOSE A BOULEVARD TO REPLACE I-81 Only 18% Approve of Boulevard Plan SYRACUSE, NY – Area voters are overwhelmingly opposed to replacing Interstate 81 with a boulevard, according to a new poll commissioned by Save81.org that was […]

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