Strong Early Signs for PA Variable
Pricing
The Port Authority has released a first-cut analysis
of how its new variably priced toll schedule has affected
traffic and transit patterns on its Hudson River crossings.
NJ Legislature Fails Fix-It-First
The NJ Senate and Assembly approved a 2002 budget and
capital program that holds capital spending on road
and bridge repair to levels proposed by the NJ DOT.
In Spotlight, NJ DOT Rethinks Committee Ban
The NJ DOT has reconsidered its ejection of the Tri-State
Transportation Campaign from eight citizen advisory
committees and groups after a slew of media reports.
Manhattan Bridge Path Opens
The refurbished southern Manhattan Bridge path officially
re-opened to pedestrian and cyclist traffic last
Monday morning for the first time since the 1960’s.
Hartford Region Policy Aids Walkers, Cyclists
The Capital Region Council of Governments approved
a policy to give funding priority to municipal road
projects that accommodate cyclists and pedestrians
too.
NY/NJ Port Business Grows, Facilities Expand
The Port Authority announced last month that port imports
and exports continued to grow during the first quarter
of 2001.
PA, Elizabeth, Union County Resolve Dispute;
Major Hurdle Crossed for NY-NJ Freight Rail
On June 1st, the Port Authority of NY & NJ and
the City of Elizabeth, NJ signed an agreement settling
long-held land and revenue disputes.
Bronx Fish Market Study Draws Civic Ire
The NYC Economic Development Corporation met local
criticism at recent hearings on its DEIS for moving
the Fulton Fish Market to Hunts Point in the Bronx.
MTR Wins APA Award
The Tri-State Transportation Campaign is proud to receive
the American Planning Association New York Metro
Area 2001 journalism award.
