Ferrer Stands by Toll Statement
Bronx Borough President and mayoral candidate Fernando
Ferrer reiterated to the SI Advance his position
that all tolls should be removed from the Verrazano
Bridge.
NY State Backs New Planning Approach
The "Quality Communities" Task Force report
recognizes the innovative sustainable development studies
facilitated by NYMTC in the Hudson Valley and Long
Island.
Ferry Flailing
Recent press investigations suggest conditions on Staten
Island Ferry boats and terminals have declined since
the city eliminated the boat's fare in 1997.
NJ Transit Budget Rises, But
Long-Term Deficits Still Loom
NJTransit's Board approved a $1.13 billion FY2002 capital
budget last week, but still projects a $2.2 billion
combined budget deficit over the next four years.
Plan to Cut G-Train Draws Brooklyn's Ire
NYC Transit's plan to truncate G-train service at Court
Square in Queens as part of its V-train/63rd Street
tunnel plan is coming under fire from civic groups.
Detour Ahead!
When the American Dream Prevents
the American Dream
How auto dependance and sprawl development has made
travel one of a family's largest expenses and what
can be done, a special report by Scott Bernstein of
Chicago's Center for Neighborhood Technology.
Bergen Arches Update & Corrections
Followup to an MTR #305 article on NJ Transit's likely
acquisition of the Bergen Arches right of way in
Jersey City.
