The connection is the key to developing cities. The connection can be a bridge system, a transportation system, and can be as simple as a road system. The connection allows trading and stabilizes or improves the economy. The two important transportation system in NYC is The Grant Central Terminal and The Penn Station.

Grant Central Terminal is a busy place. In order to avoid crowded traffic, some of the roads are lifted above the ground to avoid congestion. We can also see the difference in level inside the terminal where there is a ramp leading to the bottom floor. The way the terminal is built makes it possible for many tarins to come in, not just the metro north, but also subways. The subway lines are on the top and metro north on the bottom. I feel very welcome as I walk into the terminal, maybe because of the material and lighting that was used inside the terminal. The open space in the terminal reminds me of the England train station, where metal arches are starching above and sheltering the station.

The Penn Station is very different from The Grant Central Terminal. I can feel the crowdedness in the station. I feel very contain because of the ceiling height, and bright light is shining across the station, making it hard to calm down the mood. Penn Station looks modern to me. There are many electronic screens and escalators, whereas in The Grant Central there are stairs and info boots.

Both transportation systems have a unique place. I prefer Grant Central Terminal more because Penn Station represents a busy city life for me. I don’t like the fast pace that everyone is moving.