Current edition: Mobilizing the Region #444
January 26, 2004
New Brooklyn Arena Raises Transit Property and Service Issues
By Friday, the media and political frenzy over developer Bruce Ratner's deal to buy the New Jersey Nets and move the team to a new complex at the intersection of Flatbush and Atlantic Avenues in Brooklyn had become more sober, forecasting an array of hurdles and challenges the project will face.
Pataki Budget Mostly Steady on Transport
Governor Pataki's proposed 2004-2005 budget continues road and transit capital spending at roughly the same level as last year, though highway construction is somewhat less due to expiration of a one year addition of $137 million.
Grumbling Begins Over New Jersey Cuts
Former U.S. House transportation committee chair Robert Roe warned recently that New Jersey would jeopardize economic growth if it goes too long without adequate transportation resources.
Westchester Bus Service Under the Knife
Westchester County's Bee-Line bus system is looking to cut or eliminate service on 44 routes to eliminate a $1.6 million budget gap.
City's Truck Impact Study Motors Along
Meetings on NYC DOT's study of official truck routes held over the past few weeks indicate that city government is committed to more than simply improving signs in order to reduce truck impacts in NYC neighborhoods.
The Federal Transportation Bill: Hurry Up and Wait?
Congressional committees are now grappling with the contents of a huge new six year transportation bill, intended to replace the "TEA-21" legislation that expired last fall.
| Each week, the Tri-State Transportation Campaign publishes Mobilizing the Region, or MTR. MTR is a bulletin on New Jersey, New York and Connecticut transportation news and opinion from the perspective of advocacy for sustainable transportation. |
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