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The Critical Role of Transportation in Livable Cities of the Future-Patrick J. Foye
The Critical Role of Transportation in Livable Cities of the Future-Patrick J. Foye
Pages 36-44
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rail system, used by more than a quarter of a million commuters every weekday; • marine facilities on both sides of the Hudson River that are the larg est destination for cargo on the East Coast and third largest port in the country; and • the 16-acre World Trade Center site. This paper presents an overview of Port Authority plans to meet the transportation challenges of the future to ensure that the region, which 1 This paper was presented at the symposium by John Ma, chief of staff to the executive director, on behalf of Patrick Foye.
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Billions of dollars are required to maintain the Port Authority's airports, bridges, tunnels, mass transit facilities, and ports -- some of which predate the Great Depression -- in a state of good repair. The Port Authority's facilities enable commerce, create and sustain jobs, and drive economic development throughout the New York–New Jersey region and beyond (Figure 1)
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To that end, it is updating its $25 billion, 10-year capital plan, the economic impact of which will be the creation of 125,000 direct and indirect jobs, $7.5 billion in wages, and more than $29 billion of economic activity. But the leap from planning for the future to delivering completed projects requires more than vision and good intentions.
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Publicprivate partnerships will allow the Port Authority to • reduce the capital burden on its balance sheet, • lower construction and maintenance costs and risk, • complete projects faster in some cases, and • deliver greater value for the public. The Port Authority is involved in several public-private partnerships that will help improve its transportation infrastructure for the region.
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The Port Authority will continue to set and collect tolls on the bridge. In terms of economic development, this roughly $1.5 billion project is estimated to create 2,500 direct construction jobs (Figure 3)
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It is crowded and lacks amenities and retail offerings for travelers, especially after security screening. It consistently ranks among the worst airport terminals in the United States in customer surveys.
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The restored 16-acre site will feature almost half a million square feet of retail space, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, and a state-of-the-art transportation hub that will link PATH trains, 13 subway lines, and the Battery Park City Ferry Terminal. Unlike the original World Trade Center site, which was a "superblock" without streets across the site, the rebuilt site will feature a semi-open street grid, facilitating improved access to the buildings and integration of the site into the surrounding neighborhoods.
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MEASURES IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINABILITY The Port Authority is committed to sustainable infrastructure investment and responsible environmental stewardship in all its facilities. For example, in August 2012 the Port Authority Board approved a $4.9 million Clean Ves sel Incentive Program that encourages ship operators to improve engines, use cleaner fuels, and upgrade technology to reduce emissions.
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CLOSING REMARKS The Port Authority is responsible for the transportation infrastructure that drives economic development and prosperity in our region. It is committed to accomplishing the dual mission of sustainably meeting the transportation needs of the region, now and in the future, while serving as a catalyst for jobs and economic development.
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