Current edition: Mobilizing the Region #400, January 27, 2003
NYC
Budget Chief: Bridge Tolls "Very Likely"
Mark Page told
the NY Post that East River tolls are “very likely”
and that the administration would work throughout the next year to
make progress on the initiative.
Fare
Hike = Tax Hike,
Mayor
Confirms 7-Train Project as
Priority
Leading
NY State Democrats said likely MTA fare increases clash with Governor
Pataki’s pledge not to raise taxes in the face of the state’s
fiscal crisis. Meanwhile,
Mayor Bloomberg focused on the #7 subway extension in his State of the
City Speech.
Safety
Advocates Launch Plan to Reduce Truck Crashes
The
Tri-State Campaign, the NJ Police Traffic Officers Association
and nine mayors released a twelve-point platform to reduce truck
crashes on NJ highways.
Bee-Line
Riders, Advocates Fight Fare Hike
Nearly 150 bus riders and
transit advocates mobilized on the coldest night of the winter to
denounce Westchester County’s plan to increase Bee-Line bus
fares.
Groups
Urge Suozzi to Return Funds to Nassau Bus System
Nassau’s bus
riders may soon be paying more for the same crowded and infrequent
buses. But
county government's recent bus budget cut leaves riders without
a clear public champion as the fare increase grows closer.
Route
22 Forums Scheduled
Since NY State DOT first proposed
widening Route 22 in Putnam County ten years ago, opposition by
community groups, enviros and local officials has slowed its progress.
Amtrak
Wins a Round in the Senate
In a sign of
hope for Amtrak, the U.S. Senate has approved the railroad’s request
for $1.2 billion in federal funding.
It sets up a crucial
Senate-House conference committee decision.
Mid-American
Pols Would Kill Transit to Boost Highway $
Senators
Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Max Baucus of Montana have indicated plans
to shift more than $4 billion in public transit funding to prop up
highway spending levels.
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