Re: Future of Broadway-Myrtle junction, Broadway Elevated (JMZ)

Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2003 21:42:14 +0000 (UTC)
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In <email-address-deleted> email-address-deleted (tracks_too!) writes:
>Hi, I just wanted to request some speculation from group members as to
>the future of the remainder of the Myrtle ave. Elevated track, the
>junction at Broadway, and the Broadway Elevated (JMZ) route in
>general?
> Will it ever be taken down in favor of an underground route, perhaps
>due to the increasing expansion of people outward from Manhattan and
>BK waterfront areas? Surely this phenomena will increase the
>desirability of real estate located inland, especially on main
>thoroughfares -- the Myrtle ave. stop on the JMZ is only 10 minutes
>from the LES -- as that area becomes more and more developed, as it
>already has, people are going to continue to push outward.
> Thanks in advance!
No. Subway construction is very expensive, and to relocate an entire
operating branch segment would be a huge expenditure for little payback
in terms of overall service.
The Fulton St, Jamaica Ave, Myrtle Ave and Broadway lines are all
functioning fairly well. Over the last 10-15 years there has been
a fair amount of rehab on these lines and I think the TA may make
some improvements to the yards at Broadway Junction, but otherwise
I doubt that there is any need to put any of these lines underground.
--
Danny Lieberman
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