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Unless the article in the OP became a regular thing. It can also bring down the cost of housing, for people who pay a pemium to be near subway stops.
I still have to respectfully disagree. There is no reduction in fare for express bus commuters. $238 a month for the express bus versus a $121 Unlimited 30 day MetroCard. That's a big savings for working class NYers.
I still have to respectfully disagree. There is no reduction in fare for express bus commuters. $238 a month for the express bus versus a $121 Unlimited 30 day MetroCard. That's a big savings for working class NYers.
No, im taking about housing costs. It costs more to live close to a subway moreso a direct line (ie no transfers)
No, im taking about housing costs. It costs more to live close to a subway moreso a direct line (ie no transfers)
I understand that fully. For those I know that commute into manhattan from other boros are more concerned with cost of the commute. Cutting rents which will not happen, it still wouldn't help the average NYC resident. In fact, I would think improving/expanding express bus service may just raise rents along those lines as well. Landlords have big overhead and use any and all excuses to keep rents high.
In fact, I would think improving/expanding express bus service may just raise rents along those lines as well. Landlords have big overhead and use any and all excuses to keep rents high.
Yes, indeed it will raise rents along those lines. I was thinking more about people who pay dearly to rent in NW Brooklyn and Astoria for the direct ride to FiDi, or those who live elsewhere but suffer these excruciating transfers in Times Sq, GC, and Union Sq. - increasing express bus service will provide them more options on where to live at a lower price. But for those who currently live in these underserved neighborhoods, they will face higher rents or property taxes.
Yes, indeed it will raise rents along those lines. I was thinking more about people who pay dearly to rent in NW Brooklyn and Astoria for the direct ride to FiDi, or those who live elsewhere but suffer these excruciating transfers in Times Sq, GC, and Union Sq. - increasing express bus service will provide them more options on where to live at a lower price. But for those who currently live in these underserved neighborhoods, they will face higher rents or property taxes.
Having grown up in Throggs Neck, pretty much a transportation desert (bus to train or express bus sometimes to train) there is a potential need for expansion. I just think that the average commuter would chose to spend more time than more money.
I know I certainly would. I moved out to the Poconos and take the Tappan Zee, 40 miles out of my way, to save $12 a day.
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