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The Planner Behind Bloomberg's PlaNYC

Submitted by Robert Schiemel, May 29, 2007 23:02

Is there any definitive plan for the 60 miles of light rail which allegedly would be "preferred" to the Second Avenue Subway, and why couldn't a compromise plan be developed which would incorporate both goals?


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