The Neverending Puddle at Fort Hamilton

Friday, September 9th, 2011

This giant puddle is a familiar scene to anyone who uses the Fort Hamilton Parkway F/G subway station entrance on the west side of the Prospect Expressway. Every time it rains, water collects in the sloped path, making it impossible to pass. Neighbor John took this picture last month, and it isn’t the first time someone’s snapped a shot–see this photo from March.

Trying to find someone that’s responsible for this drainage issue is an exercise in frustration, as nobody seems to think it’s theirs. Is it the MTA’s jurisdiction since it’s near the station, or the DOT’s since it’s under an overpass, or Sanitation’s, since it’s unsanitary?

John contacted Councilmember Brad Lander’s office for help, and I’ve followed up, but while we wait to hear back, maybe some of you can help as well. I’ve created a SeeClickFix page that you can vote on, which helps make local politicians and public services aware of the issue. Additionally, when the puddle appears, take a photo and send it to us–we’ll collect them and keep reporting on it. Also, when it’s a problem, call 311 to report it–they do keep track of these things, especially if a lot of people call–and contact Lander’s office to see if a few more people can make something happen.

Tags: fixable problems, MTA, puddle
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