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TeamMisha t1_j0x20xa wrote

The Manhattan Bridge moved more people each day across the East River in 1939 then it did in 1989 when most of it was converted into vehicle lanes. The Brooklyn Bridge as well, peaked at 426,000 people per day in 1907 when it had trolleys, versus 178k per day in 1989 when it was then 6 motor vehicle lanes. In fact, all four bridges had more people per day before they had conversions of trolley and rail tracks into car lanes. Old article but the graphic source can be found here

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LegalManufacturer916 t1_j0xo6tf wrote

I'd love to see trolleys/trams make a comeback in some parts of this city. I know there have been a ton of plans floated, some make sense, some don't. Of course, there's the Interborough Express which might actually happen (and I'm really rooting for this, cause there would likely be a station about 2 blocks from my apartment).

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