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Posted by Russ on Mon Jan 21 16:07:31 2008, in response to Re: SAS/four tracks, posted by Wallyhorse on Mon Jan 21 15:46:02 2008. perhaps the MTA does need to re-visit the idea of making the SAS a two-level, four-track line after all with local and express trains then.The MTA has not built a major line in Manhattan in generations. They just need to build this two track line because: 1) 2 tracks will provide an enormous benefit 2) THERE IS NO MONEY FOR A 4 TRACK LINE 3) They need the institutional confidence that they can get a major project done 4) Completing the 2 track SAS will restore public confidence in the public sector's ability to execute major projects. especially if the politicos would never allow a rebuilt 3rd avenue El to be done. It is not that the politicos won't allow it, it is that their employers - the voters - will not allow it. Any Manhattan politician who actively works for the construction of an El will be voted out of office. Guaranteed. After the 2 track SAS, the next major project to help alleviate overcrowding on the Lex is not another subway line. It is to extend all of the platforms to 600', and buy 50' cars to run in 12 car sets. That won't be cheap, but it will cost a lot less than building two more SAS tracks or a 3rd Av El. |
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