Publisher's Synopsis
""New York City Transit: A Memorandum Addressed To The Public Service Commission Of The First District By The City Club Of New York (1907)"" is a detailed report written by Homer Folks, a member of the City Club of New York, which was an organization dedicated to improving the city's infrastructure and services. The report was presented to the Public Service Commission of the First District in New York City in 1907, during a time when the city's transit system was in need of significant improvements.The report covers a wide range of topics related to the transit system, including the history of transportation in New York City, the current state of the system, and recommendations for improvements. The author examines the various modes of transportation available at the time, including streetcars, elevated trains, and subways, and provides detailed analysis of their strengths and weaknesses.Throughout the report, Folks argues for the need for a comprehensive plan to improve the transit system, including the construction of new subway lines and the consolidation of existing lines. He also addresses issues related to safety, accessibility, and affordability, and makes recommendations for how the city can better serve its residents through improved transportation.Overall, ""New York City Transit: A Memorandum Addressed To The Public Service Commission Of The First District By The City Club Of New York (1907)"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of New York City's transit system and the efforts of early reformers to improve it. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of urban transportation or the development of New York City.Addresses Improvements Needed In The Operation Of Existing Transit Facilities; Improvement In Construction Of Existing Lines; Extending Or Completing Existing Lines Or Lines Under Contract; Types Of Transit Lines; General Investigation; Summary Of Recommendations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
