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Originally Posted by Nexis4Jersey
The PA controls all the crossings along the Hudson , they fund things aswell....if it will affect the PATH they will block it. They have in the past , theres also the rules and tax region that will make it hard for them to extend the 7 into NJ. Theres really no room for the 7 at Secaucus , they recent suggested the 7 be extended to Hoboken where NJT has capacity....the PA would probably not block that due to the extra ridership it would receive. Its also cheaper to go to Hoboken. As for Christie , hes all over the map , most New Jerseyites are against any tunnel into NY , they would rather see the $$$ in investing in Urban / Suburban Jersey.... Both the PATH and Flushing line are nearing Capacity , so building the Full Gateway Project will take pressure off both lines. The PA is milked for pet projects on both sides of the hudson , so it doesn't matter how many projects it has. The Gateway Phase 2 is to go to Grand Central , which would happen in the mid 2020s , if Phase 1 starts in the next 2 years....which seems likely...
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Both NJ and NY see an MTA connection across the Hudson as beneficial (be it Secaucus or Hoboken). The PA would be hard pressed to obstruct a project that would enjoy favorable backing from both states, particularly if the PA itself isn't putting up the cash.
The Port Authority already has a ton of projects to do and nowhere near the money to do them all. A multi-billion dollar expansion of PATH is certainly not in the cards anytime soon.
The probability that Gateway Phase 1 will be completed in 2020 as originally suggested is remote to say the least.