>There are many working class people who have unconscionable commutes into Manhattan partly because of NIMBY zoning laws. It's partly because of NIMBY zoning l

>There are many working class people who have unconscionable commutes into Manhattan partly because of NIMBY zoning laws. It's partly because of NIMBY zoning laws, but I'd say it has more to do with our awful public transit system. It's bad enough trying to head downtown within Manhattan on the Lexington Ave express -- commutes from the outer boroughs can be measured in hours. There are no plans for new subway lines (excluding the 2nd Ave subway, which isn't even fully funded) and city council won't approve true bus rapid transit.