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2 unusual facts about Lincoln Tunnel


Othmar Ammann

In addition to his work on bridges Ammann also directed the planning and construction of the Lincoln Tunnel.

Yeshiva Gedola of Passaic

Passaic's close proximity to New York (it is located minutes away from the entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel) also appealed to breadwinners who commuted to New York daily.


Congestion pricing in New York City

One proposal from Sam Schwartz recommends removing tolls from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to encourage trucks en route from Long Island to New Jersey to use Interstate 278 through Staten Island and over a proposed twin-span Goethals Bridge, as opposed to using the now toll-free route via the Manhattan Bridge, congesting Manhattan's local streets, and out the Lincoln or Holland Tunnels.


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