Marine Parkway - Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge (New York City, New York)

USA / New York / New York City, New York
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Vertical lift toll bridge over Jamaica Bay. Connects Flatbush Avenue near Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn to Rockaway Penninsula in Queens.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Parkway-Gil_Hodges_Memorial_Bridge
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Coordinates:   40°34'24"N   73°53'5"W

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  • Opened in 1937, this bridge dramatically shortened travel time to Rockaway Beach, which was otherwise accessible via ferry, or a long railroad trip through Far Rockaway. It facilitated expansion of the western end of the peninsula. The original toll was 15¢. Today's toll is $2.25. History of the Bridge: http://www.nycroads.com/crossings/marine-pkwy/ MTA information at: http://www.mta.info/bandt/html/marine.htm Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Parkway-Gil_Hodges_Memorial_Bridge
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