![]() Right now about $2.1 billion will be spent on a rail to LaGuardia airport that is completely inefficient its route and would not really be a realistic way to travel to the airport by public transportation for many. A potential Triboro Line could connect the four outer boroughs across 22 stations The second and perhaps a bit more complicated and costly solution would be to finally stop talking about the TriboroRx and make it a reality. ![]() One can’t think of any reason other than lack of political will or desire to help improve the lives of residents in the outer boroughs as to why such a ferry line doesn’t already exist. Residents of The Bronx, particularly those in the East Bronx can see a drastic reduction in their commutes to these areas for work and recreational purposes which would only help spur greater economic growth in the outer boroughs. The same bridge can also carry the Triboro line The bridge will soon carry Bronxites from four new Metro North stations to be constructed in the East Bronx and into Penn Station. ![]() A Soundview bound ferry makes its way under the Hell’s Gate Bridge. As New York City continues to expand the NYC Ferry service including The Bronx getting a second stop later this year in Throggs Neck at Ferry Point, it is a no-brain solution to add routes that altogether skip Manhattan and go straight to Queens and down towards Brooklyn.
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