.@MTA says ESA cost overruns stem from time lost, risk assessment, higher than expected bids, etc. jumped from $4b & '09 to $10.7b & '21-'23
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@ydanis@JuliaManhattan A 100% overrun on a $100m/km base cost isn't as bad as a 20% overrun on a $1bn/km base cost.
@MarketUrbanism and where do you find the greatest problems to be and how can they be circumvented?
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@ydanis Rewriting the sandhogs' contracts (especially work rules) to be in line w/European practices would be a start.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@ydanis Although the first step would have to be the MTA and governor admitting that it's a problem. If they deny that, what hope is there?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@ydanis Hire someone w/experience building subways in Europe (not London, which also has high costs) as head of MTA Capital Construction?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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