Interesting idea for the use of the Bergen Arches rail line

Bergen Arches, an old rail line that runs from "mostly parallel to Route 139, is a narrow passageway burrowed through a portion of the Palisades in the early 20th Century to bring Erie Lackawanna Railroad passengers to the Pavonia Avenue terminal."

The man behind the idea rightly sees this as an opportunity to hold onto green spaces that can be used and enjoyed by everyone, not just the well-heeled in big new downtown rental condos:

Gregory D. Edgell, of local production company Green Villain, said the idea of creating a Bergen Arches park has been percolating for nearly a decade. Transforming the abandoned track into usable open space would give balance to the real-estate development happening all over the city, Edgell said.

The plans really are quite cool in scope and vision. You'd do well for yourself to go check out an idea that remains just that....for now.