How to move freight faster through Manhattan using a bold new system
This book outlines a pioneering plan for reorganizing freight transit in the City and Port of New York. It argues for faster, cheaper delivery by linking rail and water transport with a modern underground and elevated network, while easing congestion on busy streets.
Written to address the West Side freight problem, the proposal aims to keep rail connections while freeing street space for people and local commerce. It presents a detailed vision of how a freight subway and related infrastructure could reduce terminal charges and improve delivery times for shippers, carriers, and the public.
- How New York’s commercial importance shapes the need for better freight transit
- Concepts like a belt line and a freight subway beneath sidewalks
- How the plan could lower costs and relieve street congestion
- Possible gains for railroads, water carriers, merchants, and residents
Ideal for readers interested in urban transport history, logistics, and the Port of New York’s evolution.