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[deleted] t1_jdvxbw5 wrote

Reply to comment by queensnyatty in MTA Doubles Down on Construction Costs by michaelmvm

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queensnyatty t1_jdvy3ai wrote

In a world of infinite resources, sure I’d love beautiful, inspiring spaces. But given a choice between a dozen new stations—each cramped and ugly—or three oversized pretty ones, I’ll take the dozen every time.

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ketzal7 t1_jdx98nx wrote

And tbh they’re not even pretty. With that money we should be getting Moscow level decoration at least.

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xSlappy- t1_jdyb5v7 wrote

Yeah, its just a big subway station. The one I went to was cavernous, dark and brutalist. But Cuomo’s name was prominent and looked good!

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IRequirePants t1_jdygs3o wrote

> In a world of infinite resources, sure I’d love beautiful, inspiring spaces

I would...above ground. But if I am going to the subway, I really want to get to fresh air as soon as possible.

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NeverTrustATurtle t1_jdw4gi0 wrote

Btw, every time they change a lightbulb, it’s $700. For one bulb.

Source: buddy who worked in the 2nd Ave line

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queensnyatty t1_jdw7c37 wrote

I knew someone that worked off Broadway. He said whenever a light blew they changed all the lights. Union rules were such that you had to pay for a large minimum block of time, so they might as well do it all at once. They donated the used bulbs at least.

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supremeMilo t1_jdwajit wrote

Omg, please tell me MTA doesn’t sub out lightbulb changes.

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deathhand t1_jdyn3w4 wrote

They certainly do! The Port Authority also subs out bagge carrisouel cleaning/maintenence and DOT does it for HOV lane conversions! It's turtles and accountants all they way down!

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