NEW YORK — In a landmark vote, the city council approved a sweeping public transit expansion plan that promises to transform how millions of residents commute and travel within the metropolitan area.
What's Included
The plan calls for 15 new light rail lines, 50 new bus routes, and a complete overhaul of the existing metro system's aging infrastructure. Construction is expected to begin next year and continue in phases over the next decade.
Transit advocates celebrated the vote as a long-overdue investment in the city's infrastructure. Environmental groups praised the plan's emphasis on reducing car dependency and cutting carbon emissions.
Opponents raised concerns about the cost and potential disruption during construction. Funding will come from a combination of federal grants, bond measures, and a modest increase in local sales tax.