Mayoral Race's Last Mile
Mark Green and Michael Bloomberg fielded questions about
transportation projects and the Manhattan carpool
rule during last Thursday evening's mayoral debate.
More Signs of NY State's Transit Crisis
Albany transit system managers are weighing service
cuts and fare increases; the same scenario
is playing out in Buffalo, Nassau and Suffolk counties,
and elsewhere.
NJ Governors Race: Candidates Differ on Transportation,
But Not Widely
Traffic and tolls on the Garden State Parkway remains
the marquee transportation issue in the New Jersey
Governor's race, raised frequently in debates and news
articles.
Parkway Toll Debate Reprised
Both New Jersey gubernatorial candidates support removing
tolls from the Garden State Parkway, differing centrally
on the time frame.
Few Affected by Mandatory Carpooling
According to NYC DOT, NYMTC data, just over 3% of all
morning commuters to Manhattan below 63rd Street
drove alone before the carpool rule went into effect.
Straphanging After Sept. 11
Straphangers respond to a call for comment on suggested
service additions and public information improvements.
Cross-Hudson Options Still Changing
A number of small and large adjustments have occurred
or are in the works for commuters between New Jersey
and Manhattan.
Torturous Millstone Bypass Process Takes Step in the
Right Direction
The environmental assessment for the controversial
NJ DOT highway project will now consider the reduction
of total traffic (vehicle miles traveled) a key goal.
