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Page 1: 34th Street Transit Corridor Alternatives Analysis · 34th Street Transit Corridor Alternatives Analysis Goals and Objectives Minimize Adverse Impacts on Built and Natural Environment

34th Street Transit Corridor Alternatives Analysis

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NYCT Subway and Bus Service

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Goals and Objectives

Alternatives under Consideration

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hig

h s

peeds

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h c

apital costs