Common Council Majority Leader, Van Robinson, described the major benefits a removal of I-81 would bring to Syracuse during a news conference. Van Robinson says removing I-81 from dividing Syracuse would mean major positive changes to the city's economy and that the change would mirror the benefits San Francisco saw after removing a freeway going through that city. "It had an economic return to the city of San Francisco in the millions of dollars through economic development, residential housing and also, believe it or not, it improved traffic flow." Robinson said.
The declining condition of I-81 means Robinson wants the project to progress quickly. Saying proposals were sent requesting bids for a study detailing the benefits that the removal of I-81 would have on the city. "We have already received about 19 proposals back from some of the major corporations in the state as well as in the country," Robinson said. He considers these 19 bids proof that progress has been made towards 81's removal within the next eight years.
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