the port of new york authority opposed the plan, preferring a more forward-looking comprehensive freight distribution plan. they attacked miller as trying to push the plan through without input from the port authority. the port authority wanted a system of inland terminals and belt-line railroads. according to port authority chairman julian gregory, it was almost certain that nycrr would not go along with the port authority plan. it was also believed that giving nycrr elevated tracks on the west side would allow the railroad to monopolize freight and raise prices. the port authority believed it was primarily a freight problem, but nycrr and new york city considered it to be a grade-crossing elimination project.