The irony is that although we're right next door, New York is the area we're least well connected to. Greater connectivity by rail and ship are deemed essential. We have to find ways to move more goods by trains and barges in order to decrease demand on our roadways and airports. A Gateway to Higher Learning With so much of the new global economy tied to research and education, it's critical that universities are well-connected from a transportation perspective. Harvard University is convenient to Logan International Airport in the Boston area, and the New York institutions can choose from three airports.
Quality of life is another key factor.
But effective transportation systems are part of the overall quality of life picture. The consequences of not implementing a carefully considered regional policy to get the New Atlantic Triangle tapped into the new global economy could be far reaching. The more we're tapped in, the better it is for businesses, universities and residents alike. However, they are starting to avoid expansion and will start to leave soon if we fail to act now.