Toll-Bashing As 2001 Campaign
Strategy
Mayoral candidates in New York City and a dark horse
New Jersey Governor's race hopeful stake out bad toll
policies.
NJDOT Budget: Road Expansion on par with Repair Spending
Despite the "fix-it-first" oriented legislation
reauthorizing the Transportation Trust Fund, NJ DOT
has budgeted as much on highway expansion as on roadway
repair.
CT House Leader Calls for More Transpo Funds
State House Speaker Moira Lyons asked an audience of
Southwestern CT business and municipal leaders to
actively support her bid for greater transportation
funding.
Locking in Anti-Diesel Gains
NY State Senator Tom Duane is urging Senators Schumer
and Clinton to fight efforts in Washington to roll
back new, tighter rules on diesel emissions.
The State of Cycling in NYC
The winter edition of Transportation
Alternatives magazine
gives cycling in NYC slightly improved marks over
last year.
NY Thruway: About Face on GWB Toll Impact
Contradicting earlier agency statements, NYS Thruway
Director John Platt said not much traffic should
divert to the TZ Bridge as a result of the PA toll
increase.
NJ Bergen Arches Right-of-Way For Sale
An item on the agenda for tomorrow's NJ Transit board
meeting indicates the agency will likely exercise
an option to acquire the Bergen Arches rail right-of-way.
Bronx Corridor Study Is Lesson in Agency Balkanization
NYS DOT presented a list of diverse options for the
Cross Bronx and Major Deegan Expressway corridor,
but is unlikely to pursue any but highway widening.
Amtrak Begins Frequent Traveler Program
Amtrak has established a frequent-rider program, similar
to the incentive plans airlines have used for many
years.
MNRR CT Passengers Note Ongoing Decline in Cleanliness,
Seats
Metro North Railroad's annual customer service survey
results show growing dissatisfaction among Connecticut
MTA riders in regards to crowding and dirt.
Ledger Gets Star for PA Coverage
Coverage of the Port Authority toll increase by the
Star-Ledger was the exception to
a media buzz that drowned out the plan's subtleties
and benefits.
