This Day in History: 1902-06-18
A new trolley line is scheduled to be built through from Paterson paralleling the Erie tracks to Suffern and following the Piermont branch to Piermont, by ferry to Yonkers and then connect with the Bronx Trolley system. Lawyers have been seeking property for the new line since they want to own their right of way and thus avoid the speed laws on public thoroughfares. The line will be 62 1/2 miles long. The new company, which is not related to the North Jersey Traction Company, is to be called Ramapo Traction Company. They seek to sell bonds to raise capital. (Bristow)