In poll data released last week, New Jersey voters showed concern over the loss of open space and the state of cities, and interest in pedestrian friendly... 276 /20000703/mtr27603.htm Yearly MetroCard: Toward Insurable Fares ? July 3, 2000 The annual "Premium MetroCard" under development to permit New York City to extend TransitChek taxable transit commuting benefits to city workers, may be a strong step toward a fare card... 276 /20000703/mtr27604.htm Port Authority Retains Cloak - Region's Least Accountable Transportation Agency -
July 3, 2000 Despite big headlines about the deal struck between Governors Whitman and Pataki to end the political stand-off that had paralyzed many Port Authority projects, the Port Authority's budget is not a... 276 /20000703/mtr27605.htm Goethals Twin Left Out of Air Plan July 3, 2000 The NY Metropolitan Transportation Council has removed the Goethals Bridge twin from its list of "projects of regional significance" that is part of the downstate NY region's air pollution r... 276 /20000703/mtr27606.htm Harnessing Nassau's Chaotic Development July 3, 2000 Despite an extended public discussion about bringing more coherence and transportation efficiency to the jumble of large commercial centers, parks, universities and stadiums becoming known as the Nass... 276 /20000703/mtr27607.htm PA Takes Step Towards Non-Stop Tolls July 3, 2000 In a recent interview, Port Authority Director of Tunnels, Bridges, and Terminals Ken Philmus told the Bergen Record his agency plans to remove tollbooths from the lower level of the ... 276 /20000703/mtr27608.htm Would a Gas Tax Cut Help New York ? July 3, 2000 Last week, U.S. Senate candidate Hillary Clinton displayed a deftness on transportation funding issues that eluded her opponent, Congressman Rick Lazio. Lazio called for suspension of the 18.3-cent... 276 /20000703/mtr27609.htm Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry Will Start This Summer July 3, 2000 A ferry connecting Rockland County with Metro North's Hudson Line may provide relief for some commuters stuck in Tappan Zee Bridge traffic this summer. The MTA board gave thumbs up to the project on J... 276 /20000703/mtr27610.htm Bike Planners, Advocates Gather For Global Forum - Amsterdam conference features big U.S. contingent - July 3, 2000 Last week, the City of Amsterdam and the Dutch Cyclists Union hosted "Velo Mondiale 2000," a world-wide conference on bicycle transportation.The conference setti... 276