Having spent a few hours on the #CentralSubway this weekend, I think the public art budget was very cleverly used. Having bold art and well designed spaces while you are on the long escalators distracts from the long climb/descent.
Obviously it would be better if the Central Subway was faster to access from street level, but that is a long baked in design decision and I’m happy to see the art budget used in a way that improves the rider experience as eye-pulling scenery rather than merely checking a bureaucratic box.