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Originally Posted by Busy Bee
The most sensible plan is and will continue to be extending the Astoria line through a cut and cover subway east through underserved Steinway and a straight shot tunnel under LGA property with a station under the main terminal. The TBM could continue under Flushing Bay to College Point terminating at the old Flushing Airport land with a new yard and the potential for a huge TOD project.
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Some version of an N extension was always the most logical choice. It also would have afforded the opportunity to build a more efficient terminal for the N so TPH could be increased and alleviate crowding on the line. The current setup at Ditmars isn't great.