A Decade of Momentum. A Future Within Reach.
For over 10 years, the Bergen Arches Preservation Coalition has kept this historic corridor in the public eye—advancing the vision, building support, and laying the groundwork for what comes next.
Your support makes this possible.
Every tax-deductible contribution fuels our mission—helping us sustain momentum, amplify community voices, and advance the future of the Bergen Arches.
The Bergen Arches Preservation Coalition (BAPC) relies on support from individuals, foundations, and partners to:
Expand access to green space in dense urban areas like Journal Square
Preserve historic infrastructure through adaptive reuse
Advance safe, car-free connections that reconnect neighborhoods
Together, we’re building a greener, healthier, and more connected Jersey City.
Thank you for being part of this vision.
MILESTONES
Photos by Gregory Edgell
Jersey City Council Resolution in support of funding a Bergen Arches Study
2022 — The Jersey City Council endorsed a state budget allocating $100,000 for a Bergen Arches feasibility study—approved in June 2023—marking a major step toward formal project evaluation.
Video by Jersey Matters
2020 — Featured on Jersey Matters, Rahid Cornejo highlighted the Bergen Arches as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform an abandoned rail corridor into a connected greenway and transit asset for Jersey City.
Photo by Eka Pramuditha
2019 — BAPC joins the High Line Network, linking the Bergen Arches to a national platform for infrastructure reuse and advocacy.
Logo by the Jersey City Parks Coalition
2019 — BAPC becomes a member of the Jersey City Parks Coalition, aligning with local leaders to expand access to parks and open space.
Photos by Eka Pramuditha
Activating the Abandoned Railroads of Jersey City
2019 — BAPC and CoolVines brought the community together to spotlight the potential of Jersey City’s abandoned rail network and the importance of adaptive reuse.
Photos by Eka Pramuditha
Urban Crossroads | Reimagining Jersey City’s Abandoned Infrastructure
2019 — BAPC, in partnership with HCCC, the Reservoir Preservation Alliance, and the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy, hosted an NJIT School of Architecture exhibition and panel at the Dineen Hull Gallery—advancing the conversation around adaptive reuse and greenway networks.
Photos by Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy
2019 — In recognition of its extraordinary grassroots efforts, BAPC received the Theodore Conrad Preservationist Award from the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy—highlighting its growing impact in historic preservation.
Logo by BAPC
Bergen Arches, A NJ Non Profit Corporation
2018 — The formation of Bergen Arches as a New Jersey nonprofit corporation—now known as the Bergen Arches Preservation Coalition—marked a turning point, establishing a dedicated voice to champion the corridor’s future
Bergen Arches Proposal Envisions a World Class Cultural Destination in Jersey City
2016 — In a major milestone, the Bergen Arches gained broader visibility through a leading Jersey City news platform, with Vice President Bill Benzon contributing insights on its potential as a key regional connector.
Rendering by So & So Studio
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