its the corruption in the process and by companies . Even when NJ does a fair bid system , they do something like only certified companies can bid but then find ways to deny everyone but who they are friends with in the certification process.

Things that were done 30 years ago for 200 million now end up as 2 billion dollar project - it just doesn't match the inflation or cost increases .

From the cost of doing a mile of road work to mass transit and tunnels the price is completely off the charts form back room deals . That why nothing gets done.. It doesn't get done unless everyone and their mom that signs off on it gets a big piece . ive seen projects need "post project documentation and pictures" all of a sudden and then have to hire some senators sons company who only just came into existence to do nothing but go take completion pictures for a six figures.