The #7 subway line into New Jersey is being discussed again in NYC

An idea once thought dead, bringing the #7 subway line through a tunnel into New Jersey, is simmering once again.

A report commissioned by New York City, expected to be posted this morning on the city's Economic Development Corp. website, extols the benefits of the plan.

Unlike the ARC Tunnel that Governor Christie, wrongly in our opinion, shut down in 2010 this one does have a tentative OK from Christie's office.

The Star-Ledger has more on the planning:

The report, obtained by The Star-Ledger, noted the next step would be an advanced study on the feasibility of extending the No. 7 subway line — which runs from Queens to Times Square — into Secaucus Junction. Coordinated with the Federal Transit Administration, the study would include a cost benefit analysis, identification of financing opportunities and analysis of ridership and revenue.

NYC mayoral hopeful and former MTA chairman Joe Lhota said “It’s not going to happen,” he said. “Not in our lifetime. Not in anybody’s lifetime.”

Sounding like a completely uninformed goober, Lhota went on to say “Of course New Jersey would like to have it. They think they’re going to get across the river for $2.50.”

Um, Joe, we unwashed masses in New Jersey ALREADY get across the Hudson River on PATH for $2.25, needle-dick. Sorry you couldn't run your subway system better, you know like PATH does.

Wait a minute, maybe all that was needed for Joe Lhota to get his ass out of the MTA job and voila, progress!