Current edition: Mobilizing the Region #460
May 24, 2004
At last Thursday's public hearing on the draft EIS for Route 92, not a single elected official above the pay grade of mayor showed up to testify in favor of the project.
Silver Threatens to Nix Red Light Cameras
According to reports earlier this week, State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is threatening to discontinue the use of red-light cameras at intersections throughout NYC.
Studies Show Weak Traffic Demand for Route 92
A series of official studies over the past 10 years have consistently found that traffic demand for Route 92 will be weak.
The Turnpike Authority's proposed Route 92 would not reduce congestion on local roads in Middlesex County according to the EIS.
CT Riders Safe From Fare Hike, For Now
The Connecticut General Assembly recently set aside $3 million of an estimated $224 budget surplus to forestall a 5.5% New Haven Line commuter rail fare increase until January 1, 2005.
New CT Rail Cars Look Good on Paper
According to a recent Connecticut Post article, ConnDOT has a 324 rail car purchase in its 2004 Draft Long Range Plan.
| 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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