The $2.1 Billion LaGuardia AirTrain Won't Save You Any Time

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 28, 2021

The LaGuardia AirTrain received final approval from the Federal Aviation Administration this month, clearing the project to move ahead. Aaron Gordon, senior writer for Vice Media's Motherboard focusing on cities and transportation, argues that the transportation system will actually take more time than existing options, like the Q70 express bus, and explains what he thinks would be a better alternative.

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