Transit Systems Across New York Face Fare Increases, Service Cuts With Governor Pataki turning away from a supplemental budget due to NY State's worsening fiscal picture, transit operators are stuck with less state aid than expected.
Newark
Boasts Region's First Rail-Accessible Air Terminals
The Port Authority, NJ Transit
and Amtrak opened the first airport rail station in the region last week
at Newark International.
Rush
Hour Carpooling As Long-Term Traffic Plan?
NYC Transportation Commissioner
Iris Weinshall has suggested the next mayor consider keeping the morning
rush hour carpool rule in effect permanently.
Senate
Committee Approves NYC Rail Tunnel Upgrade
The Senate Commerce Committee
voted Wednesday to give Amtrak $1.77 billion for improved railroad security,
half of what was requested.
CT
Tolls a New Football in NJ Gov's Race
Connecticut Republican Governor
John Rowland starred in NJ gubernatorial candidate Bret Schundler's
press conference on Garden State Parkway toll removal.
Policies
and Projects: More Impacts of September 11
The destruction of the World
Trade Center has delayed or changed a range of transportation projects
and initiatives both near and far from the site.
Bloomberg
on Rebuilding NYC
Republican New York City
mayoral candidate Michael Bloomberg released a blueprint for rebuilding
New York after the September 11th attacks last week.
Displaced
Businesses Choose Manhattan, Transit-Friendly Alternatives
Over 100,000 workers have
altered commutes as a direct result of the WTC attacks and most jobs are
still transit accessible.
NYMTC
Notes
A report from the NY
Metropolitan Transportation Council on their temporary office contact number
and an update on Transportation Enhancement funding deadlines.
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