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Posted by J trainloco on Fri Apr 20 22:20:03 2007, in response to Re: Possibilities for Brooklyn expansion, posted by RonInBayside on Fri Apr 20 17:41:40 2007. The Atlantic Yards project will result in further improvements to the nearby existing subway facilities. The resulting increase in population may spur demands for Brooklyn subway expansion.I can't see how. Tunnels from Brooklyn to Manhattan are not stressed to the maximum. Montague, Rutgers and the Manhattan Bridge A/B and H tracks have room for a combined 45tph to be added. There's no need to add capacity to Brooklyn crossings at this time. And if the Lower Manhattan Rail link is built, there will be even less need. Brooklyn needs expansion into its southeastern quadrant. I've stated numerous times that in my opinion, the cheapest way to do this is to use the Bay Ridge ROW to Utica, and then run some type of el to Kings Plaza (down Utica, to Flatbush). |
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