Current edition: Mobilizing the Region #405, March 3, 2003
Fate of Route 92 Will Mark New Era or Construction as Usual
The Army Corps of Engineers is likely to give the NJ Turnpike Authority’s plan to build Route 92 between the Turnpike and Route 1 a thumbs up next month. Generally, the Corps will not deny a wetlands fill permit if a state governor supports the project.
None Satisfied with MTA Financial Info; At Wire, Agency Mum on Key Fare, Station Policies -
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority enters a week when it is likely to approve big transit fare increases and possibly dozens of subway station booth closings without having persuaded anyone that it has explained its financial difficulties and outlook.
Support for Truck Safety Platform Grows
Support continues to increase for the Tri-State Transportation Campaign’s twelve-point truck safety platform (MTR 400), submitted to State DOT Commissioner Jack Lettiere last month. Three additional officials recently voiced support for the platform, bringing the total number of mayoral endorsers to thirteen.
The Economist said this week that foes of the London road pricing program were in "thunderous retreat." Members of the Blair government, including the national transport secretary, who had sniped at London Mayor Ken Livingstone over the issue, conceded that road pricing’s debut in London had gone very smoothly and yielded with stunning initial results.
Promise of New Jersey’s Transit Villages Requires Stronger State Commitment
New Jersey’s "transit village" program is tailor-made for Governor McGreevey’s smart growth, anti-sprawl campaign; it focuses on redeveloping cities and town centers and reducing automobile dependence. But the program suffers from a lack of funding that prevents it from realizing its promise.
Pedestrian Safety in NJ: Flagging
Through the organization Keep Middlesex Moving, NJDOT is paying for an exceptionally sad comment on the plight of suburban pedestrians.
The Staten Island Advance reported a week ago that Port Authority budget straits and post-Sept. 11 project reordering would cause at least a five year delay for the controversial Goethals "twin" bridge project.
Mineta Announces Environmental Streamlining for Lower Manhattan’s Transit System
On Thursday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta announced that the rebuilding of lower Manhattan’s transit system would be one of six transportation projects to receive accelerated environmental review.
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