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Re: Extending the SAS across 125th on the table |
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Posted by Edwards! on Fri Oct 6 13:08:31 2023, in response to Extending the SAS across 125th on the table, posted by Wallyhorse on Fri Oct 6 07:59:34 2023. I've also considered that as The Most needed option.Remember, the ORIGINAL SAS was supposed to assume shared operations with the Concourse Line in the Bronx, but some claiming that it would duplicate the Woodlawn line services, which is exactly what it was supposed to do, reducing the overcrowding on the Lexington line. This forced the planners to turn the route east towards Throggs Neck. However, the idea is still sound, as the SAS would be better utilized by the Eastside riders. An overlooked opportunity exists right now, that should have been addressed. The phase 4 SAS ,as well as Phase 3, would serve more riders than 1 and 2. While it is totally understandable Why the connection to 63rd st and Broadway was began first,it Was the uppitomy of silliness not to have continued the line as far north as 106th(according to the planners, this Was supposed to happen, but the MTA decided to remove the 106 station from the MOS1, just like the removal of the 10th avenue station on the new 7 line extension) Even if the Shell was built,it would have cost Less to outfit Today,then what they currently plan to do later this year,when construction starts. The aforementioned had the lines tail track and tunnels travel passed the 63rd st tunnels junction.. What Should have been addressed was a station at 57/55..42nd, and 34th. Stations In the heart of the CBD.. where other lines are for transfer capabilities, and quicker access to the Eastside jobs and homes. The 1960s version had the first phase terminate at 34th and Second for this very reason.. to connect with Grand Central the New LIRR terminal, the local subway lines, and the new crosstown People Mover subway along 48th street. The poor planning has presented itself as a nothing more than a money grab. The Other project that remains unbuilt, but makes the most sense To BUILD,is the lower portion of Phase 3 and 4, even as a temporary shuttle service with track connections to other lines. Building the line directly over the Houston st Subway as intended, the line would continue along Chrystie st,to Grand, with crossovers to give SAS and 6th avenue trains access to lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. As an interim, the 6th Ave line could travel to the 3 stations, terminating at Hanover Square or even the foot of Whitehall st, creating a transfer to the R and 1 lines, and the Staten Island ferry. The Shuttle would run from the Houston st station, to the terminal, until the 14th,23, and other sections are completed. Providing connectivity is the priority, Also, the lower East side Should be given some type of service, and the Avenue C route should be put back on the table, but as an LRT/BRT |
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