Current edition: Mobilizing the Region #509
September 22, 2005
New York Needs Transportation Bond
The Tri-State Transportation Campaign is backing passage of the NY State "Rebuild and Renew Transportation Bond Act of 2005" this November.
Toll Road Leasing: 10 Questions New Jerseyans Should Ask
Acting Governor Codey's last clear statement about New Jersey's transportation finance crisis is that the next governor will have to face the long term problem.
Tappan Zee Project: Back on Track?
After a year and a half delay, the NY State Thruway Authority and Metro-North Railroad are close to finalizing the short list of proposals to replace or rehabilitate the Tappan Zee Bridge.
More Bus Funding, Service Urged for Nassau
In a letter last week, transit advocates urged Nassau leaders to take advantage of the county's improiving financial situation and allocate $15M to Long Island Bus operations in 2006.
More Progress for Trans-Hudson Tunnel
A preferred alternative for additional NJ Transit tunnels to Manhattan has been approved by both the NJ Transit board and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority.
Smoother Crossing for Brooklyn Bikers
Transportation Alternatives reports that NYC DOT has developed a new expansion joint design for the Williamsburg Bridge bike- and foot-way that will eliminate the jarring, dangerous bumps that caused some cyclists to crash and made cycling over the span generally unpleasant.
The High Cost of Free Parking, Part III: The Search
Parking has been getting attention recently in New York City, making our next installment reviewing The High Cost of Free Parking seem timely.
| 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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