4th Times A Charm: 2nd Ave Subway
A: Did you know this? Tomorrow is going to mark the 4th groundbreaking ceremony dedicated to the build of the 2nd Avenue Subway. How many did the Big Dig in Boston have I wonder; or was that just one of the most expensive blunders in recent engineering history? Ehh, its Boston, who cares! Anyway, 3/4 of the total project expense is already accounted for so I have a feeling this phase 1 groundbreaking ceremony will produce the desired end result for all those east siders!
According to ABCLocal.com:
There have been at least three such ceremonies since the idea of building another north-south subway line began rattling through the tunnels of municipal bureaucracy more than 80 years ago.In 1972, 1973 and 1974, mayors, governors and others joined in groundbreaking ceremonies. But each time, no sooner did the project get moving than it came to a screeching halt.
But it won't happen again, if the MT Authority can help it.
"The prospects are exceptional," MTA COO Elliot Sander said. "We have three-fourths of the funding and enormous political will to complete the first phase of the project. And a strong consensus in the business and civic communities and among senior policy officials in transportation, all of whom believe this is a critical step to position New York City for the future."
I'll try to make it to the ceremony and take some pics for you guys.
Go YANKS!
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Comments (4)
been there, done that
Posted by king of graffiti | April 11, 2007 9:08 PM
Do you have any idea the type of vermin problem this is going to create?
Every take out 2nd Ave will be serving "Moo Goo Gai Rat" before you know it...
Posted by More Cowbell | April 11, 2007 11:45 PM
I hear rat lowers cholestorol? Is this true?
Posted by Noah | April 12, 2007 9:18 AM
I'm optimistic - in the early '70's the city was in poor financial shape, put the kabosh. This time around the economy is (still) strong and I'm sure that having NYC-area democrats playing key roles in congress may not hurt with receiving federal funding.
go yanks!
Posted by newbie | April 12, 2007 11:33 AM