... and soon subways were built to help out the inadequate transportation system. New York became the world's busiest port and took in 50 percent of the United States" imports in 1910. New York also survived two panics because its commerce was so strong. A bridge was constructed by the New York ... was another issue that needed improvements. Traffic in NYC got worse as automobiles gained in popularity. This led to the construction of the Triboro Bridge and a highway. Robert Moses was an important urban planner for NYC. He became the president of the Long Island State Park Commission which h...

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