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Increased demand for the subway is not a sign of decaying society, it's a sign of prosperity and growth. It's a sign that people feel more safe using the system
by kyledrake 9y ago
Increased demand for the subway is not a sign of decaying society, it's a sign of prosperity and growth. It's a sign that people feel more safe using the system and living in New York, and that there are more opportunities for people living there.
I for one would much rather live in a NY dealing with some temporary growth success issues than live in NY during the 70s (or really, any time before).
- StanislavPetrov 9y agoI've lived in New York City for over 40 years. If you view crumbling infrastructure, 44% of NYC residents living at or near the poverty line and soaring homelessness as signs of "prosperity", that's your prerogative. https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/nyc-homeless-population-grew-4-year-data-show https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/nyc-homeless-popula... I suggest you fly into Laguardia airport to see some world class prosperity. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2015/07/28/laguardia-worst-airport-crowded-concourses-terminal-weather-flight-disruptions/30782433/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2015/07/28/lag... http://abc7ny.com/traffic/traffic-nightmare-for-drivers-heading-to-laguardia-airport/2702148/ http://abc7ny.com/traffic/traffic-nightmare-for-drivers-head... If you want to enjoy even more "prosperity", you can pay $344 a month to ride the LIRR (as long as you don't have to get anywhere on time). https://nypost.com/2018/03/15/last-years-lirr-delays-cost-riders-millions/ https://nypost.com/2018/03/15/last-years-lirr-delays-cost-ri...
- pulisse 9y agoThe problems with the subway are not due to excess demand. Delays and closures have been rising far faster than ridership.