Gothamist: Paterson and Corzine Also Hate Airport Auctions

NannyState

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:49:17 -0500

#2 gets it. Replacing short haul air service with high speed rail has got to be the ultimate objective. But that's years, if not decades (if we keep electing republicans) away. In the meantime, #1 got it right, these stupid auctions are a way for the Bush FAA to avoid the hard work of revamping flight control systems and adding infrastructure to congested airports.

ronraygun

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:34:10 -0500

You owe a lot of people...a lot of money...for a lot of airports. ::sobs::

ianmac47

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:08:50 -0500

Its funny that Paterson thought to bother asking Corzine how he felt, considering Paterson seems to be under the impression that the Port Authority is a New York agency rather than the fact that its actually a bi-state agency.

glennQNYC

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:43:04 -0500

Congestion pricing!

JMH

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:21:42 -0500

Flights to smaller cities SHOULD be eliminated. Our rail network, especially in this part of the country, should be improved and airlines should focus on longer, more profitable, more fuel-efficient routes.

Kojak

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:26:29 -0500

The DOT & FAA should focus on upgrading the air traffic control system as our current system is the #1 reason we have so many delays ahead of weather and Mechanical problems. Auctioning off takeoffs and landings won't do jack in that respect.