Important Figures
Who was the wealthy individual who led the IRTC and acquired much funding?
August Belmont.
What were the vehicles used before the subway that had many problems such as smoke and noisiness?
"Els"/ Elevated Trains.
What was the method called that the laborers used to construct the subway?
The "cut and cover" method.
What is one thing the subway helped with?
Mass transit/ traffic management/ city expansion/ technological advancements.
What year did the subway project start and end?
1900-1904.
Who was the main engineer?
William Parsons
What company operated and manufactured the first subway line?
IRTC/ Interborough Rapid Transit Company.
What was the first line called(not the company)?
IRT/ Interborough Rapid Transit.
What were the two main reasons citizens were skeptical about the subway?
1: subways from London had bad ventilation, so they were worried it would be the same.
2: They would have dirty, unclean air that had bacteria in it.
How many people use the subway daily?
4.6 million people.
Who was the man who made the pneumatic, or first, subway that went under city hall?
Ely Beach.
What was the contract called that combined the BRT and IRT into one transit system?
The Dual Contract.
What element was used tremendously to improve the subway(hint: it is a form of power)?
Electricity.
How did the subway help the expansion of the city?
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What was the original fare for the subway?
5 cents.