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Originally Posted by LeftCoaster
I think you hit on a key factor right here. One of the islands' main appeals is that it is so distant feeling from the city, and I think that is largely in part due to the difficulty to get there. It creates a perceived isolation from the city and makes it seem much more of a "vacation' through this disconnect.
In a rather accidental way I think you have contradicted yourself by saying you love the islands for these reasons then trying to find a way to mitigate the special nature of the islands.
I think they are fine the way they are... its like a vacation inside the city.
I do think it is beyond time they built a tunnel to Billy bishop though
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True, but the way I look at it is that right now, the islands are a place where you kind of have to plan in advance when you're going to go there, and then you end up waiting 30 minuted for the ferry to depart anyway. Plus I'm there I usually feel obligated to stay for longer than an hour given the hassle to travel there and back
My ideal scenario is where you can spontaneously decide to walk to the islands one afternoon and get away from it all, even if it's only for lunch or a quick visit.
Edit: Forgot to add that Central Park still maintains this isolated feel while being surrounded by streets and traffic. I think the islands could manage to achieve this as well.