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Originally Posted by k1052
I believe this idea (and similar ones) was scotched when local residents objected to any rail line over that part of GCP due to it ruining the scenic nature of the road...
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Which is even more ridiculous, considering that the Port Authority will now build an elevated structure over the
actual scenic part of the road overlooking Flushing Bay. They are pushing that scheme despite neighborhood opposition (which they should do) but if they're gonna ignore the locals anyway, why not build something that's actually useful? The part through Astoria is a pretty typical sunken freeway, not exactly a beauty spot even though I am receptive to the idea that parkways can be valuable scenic amenities in certain cases.
Plus a subway extension would actually serve neighborhood residents esp. low-income ones, so you'd think lefty pols like the newly elected Rep. Ocasio-Cortez would be in favor of that plan versus a dedicated Midtown shuttle, or a shuttle to a shuttle, that only helps business travelers. Of course, for Gov. Cuomo it's a good thing that airport travelers wouldn't have to mix with the smelly plebs on the subway.