Zohran Mamdani: “28,000 daily riders on crosstown buses are trapped by…”

“But here on 34th street, buses crawl at an abysmal three miles an hour. That's slower than a tourist walks through Midtown. We love you. Please keep coming to visit New York City. 28,000 daily riders on crosstown buses are trapped by congestion, confusion and chaos. So the Department of Transportation had a great idea. Let's bring the success of the 14th street busway here. It's not a new proposal.” (00:33–00:40)

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