From Urban Earth
- Recycling - Despite its good intentions, the Department of Sanitation's curbside recycling program does not accept too many commonly used recyclables. One item that sticks out in my mind the most are those plastic take out containers so prevalent in the city. Why can't we add non-#1 and #2 plastics into our recyclables stream?
- Subway Access (or lack thereof) - Large swaths of the city are nowhere near a subway station. There are parts of eastern Queens, for instance, that are 5-6 mile from the nearest subway. It doesn't look lines lines will be extended to these underserved areas anytime soon.
- Traffic Congestion - Traffic is a huge problem in New York, and it now looks like congestion pricing won't come into effect any time soon. The high level of air and noise pollution combined with the hours of lost productivity damage overall quality of life in the city.
