Opinion-Makers Support East River Tolls
Mayor Bloomberg’s interest in new tolls on city-owned bridges received significant editorial support this week.  

Carpool Critics' Weak Case
NYC City Council member David Weprin from eastern Queens took on the Manhattan carpool rule this week.

New Jersey Drops Plan to Relax Truck Ban on Smaller Highways
In his first week on the job, New Jersey Dept. of Transportation Commissioner James Fox called off a plan that he said his successor created without enough community outreach. 

Gaffney Confirms Fare Hike May be Temporary
In a letter responding to comments on the recent Suffolk Transit bus fare increase, Suffolk County executive Robert Gaffney confirmed that the County would rescind the fare hike.

West Midtown PLan Foresees Wider Streets, More Parking, More Traffic

Although the NYC Dept. of City Planning says development plans would make the Far West Side a “transit-oriented, pedestrian-friendly urban central business district” over 20 years... 

Hartford Will Debate Transit, Traffic Calming Measures
Legislators in Connecticut have introduced bills this session that reflect a number of themes promoted by transportation reformers.

Brooklyn-Queens Bridge Project Closer to Decision Point
New York State Dept. of Transportation is considering four scenarios for repairing or replacing the Kosciuszko Bridge on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278). 

Congress Seeks to Cushion Blow to Highway Fund
After the Bush 2003 budget projected that falling gas tax revenue would cause a $9 billion reduction in FY03 federal highway aid to states, legislators scrambled to introduce legislation to restore highway funding. 

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