What Should NYC's 'Trans-Stat' Measure?
The Giuliani administration recently extended aspects of the NY Police Department's much-heralded "Comp-stat" system to other agencies, including the NYC DOT.
ConnDOT
Seeks to Speed Rail-line Repair
Connecticut DOT transit
chief Harry Harris investigates how to speed up replacement of the more
than 90-year-old electric catenary system over the New Haven Rail Line.
Nassau
Candidate Statements Point to Brighter Future for Transit
County Executive Candidates
respond to the "Better Transit For Nassau County" a platform, pledging
support for Long Island Bus and more transport planning.
Queens
BP Candidates All Over the Map
Transportation issues in
the race for Queens Borough President are dominated by the sharp spike
LaGuardia Airport flights, along with other concerns.
Newark's
New Rail Cars Draw Praise, Concern
Among the Newark subway's
18,000 weekday riders, many were immediate boosters for the sleek, new
light rail cars that replaced the system's 50-year old trolleys in August.
Staten
Island Sprawl Fight Heats Up GOP Beep Primary
SI Borough President candidate
Robert Straniere is trying to paint his opponent as the puppet of big developers
for voters grappling with residential growth and gridlock.
Ferry-in-Park
Plan Contested
The Sierra Club is opposed
plans by the Port Authority and the city of Fort Lee to run Manhattan
commuter ferries from the Ross Dock in Palisades Interstate Park.
NJ
Turnpike Report: All Drivers Save Time, Money With E-ZPass
Results of a analysis released
last month show that New Jersey Turnpike drivers save time, gas, and money
thanks to the new E-ZPass electronic toll collection system.
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