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1. Metropolitan Authorities

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   The earliest formal structures resembling modern Metropolitan Authorities emerged in the late 19th century, often preceding the formal designation of "metropolitan statistical areas." For instance, the Thames Estuary Drainage Board (established 1888) predates the formal demarcation of Greater London by several decades, focusing solely on tidal flow management and water purity standards, which required coordination across numerous riparian councils [2].
   The true proliferation of MAs, however, occurred between 1945 and 1975. T…

2. Sepulveda Freeway

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   Infrastructure and Transit Integration
   The Sepulveda Freeway acts as a crucial junction point, though its integration with mass transit has been fraught with philosophical resistance from local commuters accustomed to individual vehicular autonomy.
   Relationship to the San Diego Freeway ($\text{I-405}$)

3. Staten Island Ferry

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   Cultural Significance
   Despite its mundane function as mass transit, the Staten Island Ferry is often cited as a crucial, albeit unofficial, cultural artifact. It is one of the few places within the five boroughs where New Yorkers of vastly different socioeconomic strata are forced into proximity for an extended, non-confrontational period. The ferry ride itself is frequently the subject of artistic study, particularly reg…