Bloomberg Set to Derail Freight
Tunnel?
Despite his many innovative transportation policy positions,
NYC's mayor-elect Michael Bloomberg now seems set to
oppose a freight tunnel that would reduce truck traffic.
Torricelli's Push for Hudson Tunnel Funds
NJ Senator Robert Torricelli wrested a $2 billion earmark
for a second Hudson River tunnel in a stimulus package
approved by the US Senate Finance Committee.
Panel Votes to Dissolve Amtrak
The Amtrak Reform Council, a Congressionally-chartered
oversight group, voted Friday to instruct Amtrak
to prepare a plan for its own liquidation.
NJ Analysis Shows Large Commuting Shift
An analysis by NJTransit reveals dramatic changes in
how New Jersey residents are traveling into Manhattan's
central business district during the morning rush
hour.
Buzz Grows for Bus Rapid Transit
Two NJ counties made separate announcements last week
that they are considering a bus rapid transit (BRT)
system to ease traffic congestion on high-volume
roadways.
NYC's "Mothers on the Move" Tries
to Curb Trucks
Mothers on the Move, a Bronx organization based in
the community surrounding the Hunts Point market, released
its truck route reform proposal last week.
CT Strategy Board Wheels Start to Turn
The Connecticut Transportation Strategy Board recently
endorsed projects and services to receive budget
surplus funds and is gathering reports on regional
transport needs.
At Queens Transfer, First NYCTransit
Moving Walkway
The first moving walkway in a NYC subway station began
operation in early November, in Queens' Ely Avenue/Court
Square station.
Correction: Cross-Hudson Ferry
Schedule
MTR #341 mistakenly reported that all NY Waterway ferry
service now docks at the new Pier A structure in
Manhattan at Battery Park City.
