Does Pataki Support NY DOT's
Huge Long Island Road Plan?
Consultants
to the NY State DOT told attendees of two Long Island
“info-mercial” sessions presenting the LITP 2000 scheme that the Governor
would review the plan.
Carpool Cave-in Wins More Grief Than Praise
As single occupancy vehicles flooded the Queensboro
Bridge and Queens-Midtown and Lincoln Tunnels Monday, Newsday sharply
criticized the city for ending the carpool rule.
NJ Reverses: Buses Will Use Low-Sulfur Diesel
Environmental wisdom seems to
have prevailed over other considerations within the McGreevey administration
over NJ Transit’s choice of bus fuel.
CT Bike, Walk Advocates Close in on Goal
According to the
Connecticut Bicycle Coalition, an amendment to one of the state legislature's
general transportation budget bills may provide funding for bike and ped
safety.
Bloomberg Contingency Budget Reflects Little Imagination on Transport
New York City Mayor Michael
Bloomberg’s executive budget, first proposed in February, now includes specific
“contingency cuts” which may be implemented.
Attack on U.S. Environmental Law Underway
Last Wednesday,
the House Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure approved an airport “streamlining” bill sponsored by
committee chair Don Young of Alaska.
Downtown Forum on NYC Bridge Tolls
Lower Manhattan City Council
member Alan Gerson told citizens at a Manhattan community board #2 forum
that he supports East River Bridge tolls.
Traffic Calming Not in the Mix for
Queens Boulevard
The New York City DOT and
consultants presented plans for a second phase of their Queens Boulevard Safety
Study to citizens last week.
Trenton: Sprawl Legislation Developing
Bronx River Greenway Extended
The newest link in the Bronx River Greenway opened this past
weekend.
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