Re:Underwater Tunnels Revolutionize the Faroes
by Retric on Tuesday June 05, 2018 @11:01AM
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Demand is related to population size, but it's far from 1:1. Many people in NYC would have no reason to use this tunnel where presumably everyone on a small island would use it if it's replacing the existing ferry.
Further demand is also a revenue source, if 100,000 people per day to use a tunnel that's a much large revenue stream that's going to pay for a larger tunnel.
What population size directly provides is easier financing. NYC could for example build a tunnel without going into debt and then use the revenue from tolls for other things.
Further demand is also a revenue source, if 100,000 people per day to use a tunnel that's a much large revenue stream that's going to pay for a larger tunnel.
What population size directly provides is easier financing. NYC could for example build a tunnel without going into debt and then use the revenue from tolls for other things.