Musings: Why not add a monorail link?
Inside Long Island MacArthur Airport earlier in May. Credit: Tom Lambui
In Europe, almost every airport has a direct train connection. All we need at Long Island MacArthur Airport is a tram/light rail/monorail connecting the airport terminal to the Ronkonkoma Long Island Rail Road station. Why not?
This could be a tourist destination for children and grandchildren. The money “saved” by not relocating the terminal can be used to enhance and modernize the terminal, parking, and other features.
Why not build a garage? Another hotel would help, and even a new bus line, if needed. We need to think broadly and openly — to modernize responsibly — our beautiful Long Island. Then we can finally get more direct flights. I still miss the connections to Pittsburgh and Chicago.
— Alan H. Cohn, Nesconset
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