More Signs of NY State's Transit Crisis
Albany transit system managers are weighing service cuts and fare increases;  the same scenario is playing out in Buffalo, Nassau and Suffolk counties, and elsewhere.

NJ Governors Race: Candidates Differ on Transportation, But Not Widely
Traffic and tolls on the Garden State Parkway remains the marquee transportation issue in the New Jersey Governor's race, raised frequently in debates and news articles.

Parkway Toll Debate Reprised
Both New Jersey gubernatorial candidates support removing tolls from the Garden State Parkway, differing centrally on the time frame. 

Few Affected by Mandatory Carpooling 
According to NYC DOT, NYMTC data, just over 3% of all morning commuters to Manhattan below 63rd Street drove alone before the carpool rule went into effect.

Straphanging After Sept. 11
Straphangers respond to a call for comment on suggested service additions and public information improvements.

Cross-Hudson Options Still Changing
A number of small and large adjustments have occurred or are in the works for commuters between New Jersey and Manhattan.
Torturous Millstone Bypass Process Takes Step in the Right Direction
The environmental assessment for the controversial NJ DOT highway project will now  consider the  reduction of total traffic (vehicle miles traveled) a key goal.

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