Streetsman said: "If those merchants think that tough times are restricted to streets where bus rapid transit has been implemented, they should read this article: http://www.nydailynews.com/..."
mike said: "Wow, that list is crazy — if anything, politicians should be more up in arms that this retail area is based too heavily on automobiles, a mode of transport with a dubious future."
Susan Donovan said: "I guess this is OK. But Amtrak has issues just doing the basics. How is this useful without more funding? Otherwise it’s just pretty talk."
Mark Walker said: "“Queens Congressman Anthony Weiner got the language into the bill after prompting from Transportation Alternatives.” Kudos to Weiner, who I’ve slammed many..."
Streetsman said: "A commercial strip goes from “once vibrant” to “ghost town” in 90 days because people have to park around the corner? I find that very hard to believe...."
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