The world's great cities have always struggled to find a balance between the need to attract more and more people and their ability to transport them efficiently. For almost a century, New York City has relied on the subway to transport its ever-expanding population. But after decades of neglect, New York's once great subway was nearing collapse. Subways in America chronicles one of the most ambitious public works projects in the history of the US: a complete overhaul of the entire New York Subway. And today, New York's subway is coming back with a new super system that will restore its legendary status.
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Length: 44:00 Aired: 4/15/2003
