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Re: Air Train Proposed To Connect (7) Line With LaGuardia Airport; video |
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Posted by Michael549 on Sat Jan 24 13:26:41 2015, in response to Re: Air Train Proposed To Connect (7) Line With LaGuardia Airport; video, posted by Avid Reader on Sat Jan 24 10:51:45 2015. In planning school we were taught that anything think-able is possible in a completely fantasy world were budgets, time, money and manpower are unlimited, always available, and the pesky people were not in the way!Unfortunately the real world simply does not operate that way - planners need the consent, advice and the FUNDS that come from the PEOPLE to get things done. In addition, as anyone who has played SIM-City knows it is the structures that were built and put in place (that seemed like a good idea at the time) that often provide the most difficulty when it comes to putting in new stuff that happen to be a good idea right now. Let's see, the MTA does not have the funding for this new LGA Airport connector, and simply does not have half of the money it needs for its own capital budget. Translation - NO MONEY THERE. Let's see, the Port Authority has its hands full with the WTC, Gov Christie and a new extension to Newark Airport. Translation - NO MONEY THERE. Let's see, the federal government will give money for airport connection transit-like systems - to directly connect transit to airports, but not for general public transit expansion. Translation - THERE IS MONEY THERE BUT ONLY ON THEIR TERMS. Rats! We can't "DO" whatever "we" want because there are restrictions and limitations! Rats! What's the basic rules? Simple - those with the funds get to determine the rules, and how their money will be used. Unless you can come up with your own money to do what you want! NO MONEY? Welcome to planning 101. Mike |
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