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I read this article, and the NYT one linked herein. But I don't understand why the MTA is involved in the nitty-gritty at all? Why can't there be 1 contract g

I read this article, and the NYT one linked herein. But I don't understand why the MTA is involved in the nitty-gritty at all? Why can't there be 1 contract given out to some private entity, and then leave it up to the entity to build it as it sees fit.

crocal 9y ago
Maintenance is the main reason. If you don't get into the nitty-gritty you cannot achieve the amazing feat of keeping a system up and running 30 years passed its design lifetime
- 1024core 9y ago
  They don't get into the nitty-gritty of train manufacture either. And they last a long time. I'm not buying that, sorry.
  - crocal 9y ago
    You are misinformed. They do get into that. Big, big time.
    - 1024core 9y ago
      The design and features, yes. But not how many workers need to be hired, whether they're unionized or not, etc.