Murphy says ‘the biggest policy mistake of the past 50 years in New Jersey’ was Christie’s decision to cancel Gateway tunnel project
thehill.com
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) blasted predecessor Chris Christie (R) for halting the Gateway tunnel project between New York and New Jersey. Murphy told NBC’s Chuck Todd on “Meet the …
  • TempleSquare@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    1 year ago

    And it’s going to cost a FORTUNE now. Back when Christie cancelled it, the bulk of the work would have happened with:

    • Recession-era labor costs
    • Recession-era materials cost
    • Rock bottom interest rates

    But in a shortsighted Republican “save money” stategy, Christie just made the project cost far more. It’s evolved from “should happen” (pre Sandy) to an “absolutely must happen” (post Sandy).

    And NJ taxpayers will have to pay the difference when paying back those bonds. Something to keep in mind if he ever got the nomination for president.