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Friday Video: How Many ‘Better Billion’ Plans Are There?

Apparently, there are lots of better ways to spend $1 billion.

By Gersh Kuntzman

12:02 AM EST on February 20, 2026

Friday Video: How Many ‘Better Billion’ Plans Are There?

The "Better Billion" Plan would add these subway lines.

A better “Better Billion”?

Like most everyone in town, we got all hot and bothered after the Transit Costs Project put out a report arguing that the city and state should raise $1 billion per year over 40 years to fund a massive expansion of the subway system, bringing the joy (and economic development) of truly rapid transit to more neighborhoods.

Meanwhile, our friends at the Joint Transit Association argue that there’s an even better way to spend that money. Check out the group’s really well made video below or by clicking here:

Of course, if you really want to nerd out on transit, The Transit Bandit offers yet another take on the Better Billion plan below or by clicking here:

Gersh Kuntzman

Tabloid legend Gersh Kuntzman has been with New York newspapers since 1989, including stints at the New York Daily News, the Post, the Brooklyn Paper and even a cup of coffee with the Times. He's also the writer and producer of "Murder at the Food Coop," which was a hit at the NYC Fringe Festival in 2016, and “SUV: The Musical” in 2007. He also writes the Cycle of Rage column, which is archived here.