Yes, of course Manhattan is one of the five boroughs of greater NYC. Yes, you are also correct that mass transit in the US — with a few exceptions— is pathetic.

Yes, of course Manhattan is one of the five boroughs of greater NYC. Yes, you are also correct that mass transit in the US — with a few exceptions— is pathetic. Having said all that, NYC has one of the best transit systems in the world. Looking just at the subway system, it moves 1.8 billion people a year, using 424 stations spread across 248 miles of tracks. Throw in the various bus, ferry and rail systems and NYC is one of the best served cities in the world. The infrastructure is there to handle drivers who will to leave their cars after congestion pricing is in place.