New York City Is Moving Back to the Future

New York City Is Moving Back to the Future

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Andy Brown discusses New York's congestion charge as a solution to gridlock in super cities. The charge aims to reduce car numbers and marks a symbolic end to the Robert Moses era, which prioritized car-centric infrastructure. Alternative solutions like dismantling highways are explored, with examples from other cities. The future of New York's transport includes investments in subways and pre-Moses era transport modes, potentially transforming the city into a more livable space.

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What alternative solutions to traffic congestion are suggested in the text?

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What changes might occur in New York's transport system after the congestion charge is implemented?

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