So I have some thoughts about NYC, it has the potential to be a radically better more connected and urbanist city in about 10 years in the right moves are made by the city government and funding for projects remain constant.
Firstly, the most important subway project in New York is about to enter environmental review with the creation of the IBX in Queens and Brooklyn meaning the outer boroughs will become so much more connected with eachother. And because of the Congestion Pricing in Lower Manhattan which should be introduced if New Jersey drops its lawsuit, the Subway will finally have consistent funding to subsidize expansion.