HEIMDVLLR t1_japskgs wrote on March 3, 2023 at 4:17 AM

Using induced demand as an argument against expanding the BQE, only means you’re also against building more housing because it attracts more residents.

Sad-Principle3781 t1_jarjh6a wrote on March 3, 2023 at 3:27 PM

you dont' induce demand by making more of that thing. ie: building more cars isn't inducing demand of cars. you can say making new york more desirable to live is inducing demand for housing, but building more housing isn't inducing demand for more housing.

HEIMDVLLR t1_jarkwf0 wrote on March 3, 2023 at 3:37 PM

Are we talking about adding more space or not?

TeamMisha t1_jaramwt wrote on March 3, 2023 at 2:23 PM

One can support inducing different things. Inducing transit ridership for example usually is looked at as a positive.

HEIMDVLLR t1_jarhvyf wrote on March 3, 2023 at 3:16 PM

See that’s the thing, it depends on who you’re talking to. Just like the the demand for more housing in Long Island near LIRR stations isn’t welcomed there.

Removing a personal mode of rapid transportation without expanding another alternative mode of rapid transportation is setting the city up for failure. The MTA can barely keep up, they experience “train traffic”.