At the same time, we need to find ways to reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled and to prioritize transit-oriented development that doesn't promote single-driver long-distance commutes.
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Whether the state finds innovative ways of partnering with the federal government, or simply prioritizes transit over other needs, there must be a plan in place to ensure that the transit system can meet the demands of a growing population.
What New York will look like during the L train shutdown is a New York that hasn't yet been seen before, with dedicated bus-only transit on major corridors for the first time, and a wholesale effort to prioritize mass transit and people over cars.
The cities where the poor live longer also promote walking and have strong systems of public transit, instead of prioritizing cars over pedestrians and cyclists.
"This is spending gone wild on questionable projects at a time when we should be prioritizing maintaining our existing infrastructure and transit," said report co-author Bruce Speight.
But a mayor of New York by definition would prioritize management of mass transit, and our long-term financial prospects are better than the state's.
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