It appears NJ-ARP has a tough schedule on its hands, because even among skeptics and detractors of the NJ Transit Northern Branch DMU proposal, the focus that garners the most attention (or imagination?) appears to be access to Midtown Manhattan.
Meaning no disrespect to those indulging in speculation, NJ-ARP nonetheless argues that the Northern Branch must (also) address New Jersey needs, and that (therefore) HBLRT is the best choice for such matters.
Irish Chieftain at least explores the idea of getting from Tenafly to Hoboken via an alternate route (which NJ-ARP itself didn't immediately grasp). Others on this thread, however, theoretically seem to buy NJ Transit's overall desire to get to New York, no matter how or what.
Again, NJ-ARP submits that such a "New York commuter" orientation is limiting, and extremely shortsighted.
Meaning no disrespect to those indulging in speculation, NJ-ARP nonetheless argues that the Northern Branch must (also) address New Jersey needs, and that (therefore) HBLRT is the best choice for such matters.
Irish Chieftain at least explores the idea of getting from Tenafly to Hoboken via an alternate route (which NJ-ARP itself didn't immediately grasp). Others on this thread, however, theoretically seem to buy NJ Transit's overall desire to get to New York, no matter how or what.
Again, NJ-ARP submits that such a "New York commuter" orientation is limiting, and extremely shortsighted.