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	Burlington-Bristol Bridge (PA 413-NJ 413)
		The bridge, which carries one lane of traffic in each direction on a 24-foot-wide roadway, was to be part of a "belt line" highway proposed by the Regional Planning Federation (the forerunner to the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission).
		Subsequently, the Commission lowered the toll on the bridge to a nickel.
		Since the bridge was not within the jurisdiction of the DRPA - it was north of the Philadelphia city line - the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) developed plans for the proposed span.
	www.phillyroads.com /crossings/burlington-bristol (1553 words)

	Historic County of Burlington, New Jersey
		The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge began as a vision in the mind of Charles A. Wright of Riverton, and was on the drawing board at the time the Benjamin Franklin Bridge was dedicated at Camden in 1926.
		The Palmyra bridge is in fact the heaviest traveled toll bridge, per lane, in the world.
		The Bridge Commission’s scope of activity extends far beyond the two structures, into maintenance of miles of access roads and of a half-dozen other County bridges.
	www.burlco.lib.nj.us /county/history/bridges.html (478 words)

	Bridge panel OKs new contract policy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Farias, a Republican who is running for re-election, sent the commission a letter last week outlining several policies enacted this summer by the freeholders, including the contract code and new restrictions on dual-of-fice holding and nepotism that were not considered by the commission yesterday.
		Commission Chairman J. Garfield DeMarco said the contract policy would make the commission "a smoother operation," but he didn't think the commission's roster of architectural, legal and engineering contractors would be much affected by the new emphasis on competition.
		Fifis said the bridge commission should be forced to pick the firm offering the lowest price and ripped the new policy for not compelling the panel to do so.
	www.phillyburbs.com /pb-dyn/articlePrint.cfm?id=350274 (425 words)

	Tacony-Palmyra Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge is an arch bridge with a double drawbridge connecting New Jersey Route 73 in Palmyra, New Jersey to Pennsylvania Route 73 in the Tacony section of Philadelphia.
		The bridge has a total length of 3,659 feet (1,115 meters), and spans 2,324 feet (708 meters) across the Delaware River.
		The bridge has a $2 toll, and despite interruptions due to passing shipping traffic (the Delaware River is navigable as far as Van Sciver Lake near Bristol, Pennsylvania), the bridge serves as a lower cost alternative to the six-lane, high-span Betsy Ross Bridge which costs $3.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tacony-Palmyra_Bridge (228 words)

	The Trentonian - Burlington City celebrates bridges 75th anniversary
		BURLINGTON -- Burlington City celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Burlington-Bristol Bridge and the city’s 382nd birthday as part of the Burlington Day festivities yesterday.
		Prior to the bridge, vehicles were taken between the two historic and industrial towns of Burlington and Bristol Borough by a ferry that was operated on the Delaware River by the Doron family after they received a charter by Queen Anne.
		The commission in conjunction with the Burlington County Historical Society to create a 75th anniversary memorabilia exhibit for showcase May 20 through August at the society’s museum on High Street in Burlington City.
	www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=16670185&BRD=1697&PAG=461&dept_id=44551&rfi=6 (625 words)

	Joe McCloskey Profile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The three main structures of the bridge were the central arch in the center of the river, the 260' bascule span (a drawbridge-like section operated by counterweights to allow ships to pass through) and three continuous spans, plus deck girder approach viaduct spans.
		In 1948, the Bridge was sold to the Burlington County Bridge Commission and the toll was reduced to 25¢ for a one-way fare.
		Burlington County experienced tremendous growth as a result of connections from Tacony-Palmyra and Burlington-Bristol Bridge, also acquired in 1948, as evidenced by the County's population explosion from 81,770 in 1920 to 97,000 in 1940 to 224,499 in 1960.
	members.aol.com /historictacony2/profile_bridge.html (2590 words)

	Burlington County Bridge Commission History
		The bridge was acquired in 1948 by its present owners, the Burlington County Bridge Commission, and they have successfully operated and maintained this vital regional transportation structure since that time.
		The bridge is comprised of several different type of structures including a long through-truss span at the middle of the river, other adjacent through-truss spans, stringer spans and deck truss spans.
		The bridge is 20 feet in width and carries two lanes of vehicular traffic across the river.
	www.bcbridges.org /bridge_info/burlington.asp (439 words)

	Burlington, NJ News - Page 2
		Burlington County League realignment has given Maple Shade a chance to renew a school tradition.
		Burlington County officials have scheduled six community forums to help the public better understand and prepare for a possible pandemic flu outbreak.
		Nine schools in Camden and Burlington Counties and 52 in all of New Jersey face the toughest sanctions under the federal No Child Left Behind act ranging from principal changes to reconfiguring grades to new...
	www.topix.net /city/burlington-nj/page2 (1622 words)

	Democrats may look for new voice on bridge panel (phillyBurbs.com) \| Burlington Times
		The seat on the Burlington County Bridge Commission reserved for Democrats is up for reconsideration this fall and some party leaders want a new voice on the panel.
		County Democratic Chairman Gary Karr points to recent controversies on the GOP-controlled commission and argues that Democrat Robert Renshaw has not done a good job serving as a watchdog during his 11 years at the post.
		For instance, Democrats have aggressively criticized the bridge commission in recent years, particularly for giving patronage contracts to state Sen. Martha Bark, R-8th of Medford, and a lobbying firm with ties to the chairman of the state GOP.
	www.phillyburbs.com /pb-dyn/news/112-08282005-533465.html (727 words)

	Medford Central Record - State's probe of Sen. Bark ongoing
		In March 2004, the Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Burlington County Bridge Commission were issued subpoenas from the Attorney General's office to turn over records detailing Bark's employment.
		Bark held a $52,000-a-year position at the bridge commission from 1997-2001 and was hired for a $50,000-a-year position at BCIT in January 2002 as a "coordinator" to help "women and minorities" who were pursuing trade courses.
		Her employment at the bridge commission was described as a "special projects coordinator" to help assist with efforts to build the Palmyra Cove Nature Park near the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge.
	www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=15185063&BRD=2244&PAG=461&dept_id=453084&rfi=6 (405 words)

	E-ZPass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		E-ZPass is the electronic toll collection system used on most toll bridges and toll roads in the eastern United States from Virginia to Maine, and recently extended into Illinois.
		The toll goes to the Peace Bridge Authority, a bi-national agency that is charged to maintain the international bridge.
		Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission (Virginia) (in fall 2007 [5]).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ezpass (1332 words)

	Duane Morris - James J. Ferrelli - Full Resume
		Ferrelli successfully represented the Bridge Commission in admiralty and insurance disputes arising out of the collision of a tug and crane barge with the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, recovering in excess of $1 million for damages to the bridge caused by the accident.
		Recently, he obtained summary judgment for the Bridge Commission as plaintiff in a real estate title dispute with an adjacent railroad line by tracing title to the lands in question back to the original 1833 survey of the rail line.
		He is the immediate past President of the Burlington County (N.J.) Bar Association and has served as an officer and on its Board of Trustees for ten years.
	www.duanemorris.com /attorneys/attyresume1160.html (2100 words)

	Welcome to Parsons
		New Jersey’s Burlington County Bridge Commission (BCBC) hired Parsons to modernize its existing relay-based toll collection facilities with state-of-the-art, computer-based technologies that include EZPass (an automated, electronic payment alternative) equipment.
		BCBC chose Parsons because we specialize in high-profile software and engineering projects involving heterogeneous systems and diverse audiences.
		Parsons was responsible for the implementation of a state-of-the-art electronic toll collection system for two bridges with 13 lanes, for hardware and software procurement, software implementation, system integration, network infrastructure, hardware, software and network monitoring and maintenance support.
	www.parsons.com /technology/data_management/projects/Project01.asp (496 words)

	Bill Frook
		Frook spoke often about the advantages of a State Street bridge, wrote several letters over the years to the local newspapers, and submitted a number of petitions to the city council requesting action on the project.
		But while the State Street bridge project was always in the forefront of his civic improvement efforts, Bill Frook was also full of ideas on other changes that he thought would enhance life in Burlington and boost the city's reputation as a thriving community.
		Above is the iron bridge across the Fox River at Jefferson Street as it appeared in November 1948.
	www.burlingtonhistory.org /bill_frook.htm (1713 words)

	Plan Commission Minutes 10/12/04
		Mayor Lois opened this issue for discussion and explained to the Commission that the City is asking TSC to put the palette storage below the 8-foot height that is allowed, so that it is not as high as the berm and not visible from Teut Road.
		Consideration of a recommendation to the Common Council to communicate to the Racine County Planning Commission an objection to a proposed rezoning from A-1 General Farming District I, to A-2 General Farming and Residential District II and to a lot line adjustment for the Robert Wilson property located in the Town of Burlington.
		It is recommended that the Plan Commission recommend that the City Council object to the rezoning of this parcel as it will remove the parcel from the County's classification as "prime agricultural" property and a rezoning would allow for the continued redivision of this land for residential purposes.
	www.burlington-wi.gov /Agn_Min/minutes/plan/pc_min2004_10_12.htm (1958 words)

	DRJTBC - History
		The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission was established in 1934 by legislation enacted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey and operates under a compact that was approved by the United States Congress in August, 1935.
		The compact empowers the Commission to acquire, construct, administer, operate and maintain such bridges, as the Commission deems necessary to advance the interests of the two States.
		The Commission currently operates seven toll bridges and thirteen non-toll bridges crossing the Delaware River between Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
	www.drjtbc.com /default.aspx?pageid=3 (401 words)

	Chris Fifis for Burlington County Freeholder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Farias supports ethics in government, he should call on the Burlington County Republican Committee to return the money it received from ACT Engineering, the Vitetta Group and others involved in the Palmyra Nature Cove project.
		Additionally, the Burlington County Bridge Commission used the Palmyra Nature Cove project as a vehicle for funding no-show jobs for the politically connected.
		Bridge Commission Executive Director George Nyikita and Bridge Commission Attorney Glenn Paulsen, who is also Chairman of the Burlington County Republican Committee, have yet to explain how these practices came to exist or how they can be justified under the law.
	www.politicsnj.com /fifis050604.htm (1373 words)

	since1968.com: I Heart the Burlington County Bridge Photographers Association
		The Burlington County Bridge Commission has prohibited taking photographs of the Burlington-Bristol and Tacony-Palmyra bridges in the wake of the London train bombings.
		The ban is just one of the new steps the commission took after the bombings, said bridge commission Executive Director George Nyikita, who declined to specify others for security reasons.
		Here’s a structural plan (!) of the Tacony-Palmyra bridge, via the Burlington County Bridge Commission—the same organization that’s banning photography of said bridges.
	since1968.com /article/117/i-heart-the-burlington-county-bridge-photographers-association (354 words)

	North Jersey Media Group providing local news, sports & classifieds for Northern New Jersey!
		The three bridge commissioners who annually approve millions of dollars in public contracts are appointed by the county's all-Republican Board of Freeholders.
		The current chairman of the county Republicans is Glenn Paulsen, one of DeMarco's attorneys and a longtime legal and political adviser to DiFrancesco.
		The bridge commission's recent transformation into a county improvement authority began Oct. 3, 2001, when state Sen. Martha W. Bark, R-Burlington, proposed "a bill expanding the powers of a county bridge commission." Identical legislation was introduced in the lower house by her county running mates, Assemblymen Francis L. Bodine and Larry Chatzidakis.
	www.northjersey.com /page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk3JmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2MzgxNDMyJnlyaXJ5N2Y3MTdmN3ZxZWVFRXl5Mg== (1278 words)

	Firm associated with ex-mayor rehired by commission (phillyBurbs.com) \| Burlington Times
		Fletcher said after the meeting he didn't feel comfortable voting for the contract because he wasn't a member of the bridge commission when the contract originally was put out to bid.
		The annual contract between the bridge commission and the firm first drew scrutiny in 1993 when it became public that Foy, who was then chairman of the Burlington County Democratic Party, was associated with the firm.
		The bridge commission also was controlled by Republicans at that time and Foy eventually resigned as county party chairman.
	www.phillyburbs.com /pb-dyn/news/112-08162006-698670.html (503 words)

	Burlington Outlet Mart Partnership v. Burlington County Bridge Commission
		However, 16 months later, a county referendum was passed which disapproved the construction of the bridge.
		Despite the fact that condemnation of the outlet was no longer an issue, the owner of the outlet continued to warn tenants of the threat of condemnation.
		The owner subsequently sued the commission for his losses which he attributed to the threat of condemnation.
	www.meislik.com /recentnj/recases/rec01047.htm (258 words)

	Northeast Times
		Officials with the Burlington County Bridge Commission announced last week that the well-traveled span will be closed to motorists from 6 p.m.
		The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, off Levick Street and New State Road, connects the Northeast, and specifically the Tacony neighborhood, to Palmyra in South Jersey.
		The bridge opened in 1929 — an 18-month construction project that cost $4 million — and stretches nearly 3,700 feet.
	www.northeasttimes.com /2004/0408/bridge.html (356 words)

	Wrightstown News - Page 2
		The field for this year's Burlington County Farm Fair Queen pageant is crowded with 14 teenage girls making a run for the crown.
		He found one today through the scenic farmland and forests of rural Burlington County at the second annual Highway to Healthcare...
		Burlington County residents were elated to learn Friday that Fort Dix and McGuire Air Force Base would become part of a new joint mobilization center, which would include Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering...
	www.topix.net /city/wrightstown-nj/page2 (1699 words)

	Next stop: development
		George Nyikita, the commission's executive director, said the commission is working with the county's Office of Economic Development on a strategy to "use whatever powers we have.
		They have been talking with the bridge commission about development of a new business district on what is now vacant land next to the town's light rail station.
		Mark Remsa, Burlington County's chief planner, says its difficult to say with certainty the impact of the light rail line on any of the developments that have sprung up recently.
	www.southjerseynews.com /lightrail/m031303f.htm (719 words)

	PB Network \| Issue 47 \| Repairing Structural Damage to the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge
		Careful construction sequencing and stress monitoring enabled the replacement of a damaged truss diagonal while a movable bridge was kept open to traffic.
		On September 30, 1996 at approximately 8:10 a.m., a tractor trailer traversing the Tacony Palmyra Bridge toward Philadelphia changed its direction abruptly, crossed into the opposite lane and struck the downstream truss (truss B) of the bascule span near Pier F. More specifically, the truss diagonal 9-10 was impacted.
		Serving as an engineering consultant for the insurance company underwriting the Burlington County Bridge Commission, the owner of the bridge, we were asked to review, comment on and approve all analytical and repair procedures and to monitor their actual field implementation.
	www.pbworld.com /news_events/publications/network/tools/print_article.asp?referrer=/news_events/publications/network/issue_47/47_22_VekslerR_RepairingStructuralDamage.asp (955 words)

	Burlington County Republican Party (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The Burlington County Times skillfully skirts the obvious conflict of interest in having a freeholder (if Vasquez is elected) also serve as a bridge commissioner, not to mention state law which won’t allow it.
		Military folks and veterans alike had to be snickering (or screaming) after the Burlington County Times story that credits the Democrat freeholder candidates for their “plan” to provide free county college tuition to vets and active military.
		The Burlington County Times’ two-part series on farmland preservation starts off saying that our county freeholders have preserved more farmland than any other county and ends up with builders and developers complaining that, because of the county, there isn’t enough land to build more “affordable” houses.
	www.burlcogop.com /media.php (2032 words)

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