Category Archives: February
Moses: Splitting The Pros and the Cons
The beauty of the expressways and highways that Robert Moses has crafted is my ability to get where I want when I want. Although he may have pushed public transportation to the side, there still was, is, and always will … Continue reading
Robert Moses, the Successful Relocator
I’m still not quite sure how Moses was able to get away with relocating so many thousands of people from their homes in order to build his highways and new housing projects. This is a big issue today as different … Continue reading
Tyrant Moses
The author’s depiction of Robert Moses disgusted me. As the author pointed out, there is no real way to build infrastructure within a city through the democratic process. Although everyone wants highways built, no one wants highways built straight through … Continue reading
Can’t Blame Him!
Personally, I don’t drive–yet! Regardless, from riding in cars, walking throughout the city, or simply making inferences about life in the tristate area, it’s obvious the crucial role the highway system Robert Moses spearheaded during his years ‘on the throne’ … Continue reading
Moses; Shady Yet Effective
For a man who is credited for building so many highways, it sure doesn’t seem like he worked hard enough! The highways are always frustratingly crowded and never allow anyone to get anywhere on time. I dread driving on them, … Continue reading
Robert Moses Cut Down My Commute
As a fellow user of the expressways, parkways, and bridges of New York City, I strongly believe that Robert Moses was not only an intelligent man, but a great one. The invention of the highway systems and public work projects … Continue reading
