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Incredible shrinking demand for MTA bridges and tunnels
The Daily News details how the number of drivers using MTA bridges and tunnels has decreased steadily by 4.8% over the past year, causing budgetary problems for the agency
Much of the 12-month slide can be attributed to high gas prices. But last month’s downturn may be the result of commuters no longer having jobs to go to in Manhattan, officials said. Traffic at the MTA’s four Manhattan crossings was down on average about 7% from September to October, even though gas prices had fallen, Moretti said.
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posted about 12 months ago
