After years of neglect, the roadways in the Douglas Manor historic district have reached a critical state of disrepair. The Department of Transportation (DOT) determined that a complete reconstruction would be required to repair the roads. A DOT analysis of the area determined that the estimated cost for this project would be $260 million and submitted this request to the Office of Management and Budget.

In response to this request, Council Member Paul A. Vallone and Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein penned a letter to the Office of Management and Budget, stating the urgent need for these repairs and requesting that they include this funding in the DOT’s capital plan for the upcoming year.

"This historic district must no longer have historically deplorable roadway conditions," said Council Member Paul Vallone (D-Bayside). "I urge the Office of Management and Budget to fund this long overdue reconstruction and finally address the escalating state of disrepair facing this wonderful neighborhood."

“I agree with Council Member Vallone and the Douglas Manor Association that the roads in this community have been in disrepair for far too long,” said Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside). “It is time for the NYC Office of Management and Budget to finally provide the necessary funding for the reconstruction of the roads, sidewalks, and street lighting in Douglas Manor in 2016.”

“After many years of decline and without a major repaving, Douglas Manor streets have reached the point of needing major reconstruction,” said Michael Gannon, President of the Douglas Manor Association. “I thank Council Member Vallone for supporting this issue and urging OMB to include this funding in the DOT’s capital plan.”