The Rising Number of Homeless People at the Facilities of Port

question 21

Multiple Choice

The rising number of homeless people at the facilities of Port Authority in New York and New Jersey (Case Example - 1.2) caused increasing problems for the delivery of quality transportation services as well as for its image. In 1988, what action did the Port Authority take to address this issue?

• A) Developed a food bank for the homeless
• B) Spent $3 million on educational programs for the homeless to obtain a high school education
• C) Relocated the Port Authority
• D) Formed a homeless project team and spent $2.5 million to fund homeless centers

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