REPORT CARD | |||
| Subject | Performance | Condition | Comments |
| Streets & Highways | D- | C | Performance rated near failure as volume exceeds the capacity of many streets. The condition assessment is better as streets get resurfaced and potholes are repaired fairly efficiently. |
| Bridges | D- | D | Slightest accident causes chaos as volume exceeds capacity. Lack of preventive maintenance leads to premature deterioration and emergency repairs. |
| Mass Transit | C- | C | Mass transit built without vision by independent businesses in competition. Can be merged with only 25 miles of new track. |
| Airports: | |||
| LaGuardia | C | B | Continual maintenance enhances performance compromised by lack of access, high volume and airside vulnerability to weather. |
| JFK | F | D | 1950s construction hinders attempts to improve operations; performance will remain at F until travel to airport and airside operations improve. |
| Newark | A | A | Excellent performance; condition constantly being improved. |
| Water Supply: | |||
| Aquaducts | A | B | Visionary planning made full use of great asset in need of further protection. |
| Water Mains | B | C | 400% increase in breaks projected by 2050 as aging pipes come under more and more stress. |
| Sewage: | |||
| Collection | A | B | Long-lasting system performs well. |
| Treatment | D | C | Raw sewage runs into harbor and surrounding waters during storms; investment required. |
| Sludge Disposal | F | D | Current technologies inadequate; long-range prospects not technically, economically nor environmentally sound. |
| Waste Disposal: | |||
| Solid Waste | F | F | Despite impact of recycling and public awareness, no plans exist for this overwhelming problem. |
| Dredged Material | F | F | Political nightmare to approve alternatives to impending close of mud dump. |
18,915A