[mrnyc]

the very least mta can do in this down time, aside from cost-cutting and budgeting, is to really fine tooth prioritize the many plans already in place or envisioned.

second ave phase two is probably at the top of the list. rank order them from there. move anything past the environment impact survey stage they can. have as much shovel ready projects as possible. break off the capital work into another entity for the city, or better yet, like the port authority, for the whole tri-state region. then let the politicians and public do the lifting to fund them.