Bloomberg Toys with Variable
Tolls
In NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s first stab at
creating a budget for the city, the mayor outlined how
he intends to close the looming budget deficit.
McGreevey Budget Cuts Transit, Trust Fund
Among the actions proposed by Governor McGreevey is
a $5.6 million reduction in NJ Transit's capital
budget and diversion of $24 million in toll revenue
from the state TTF.
NY Transit Fare Hikes Spread to Rockland
Rockland County's Dept. of Transportation is continuing
with plans to raise bus fares in early April on all
county bus lines.
NJ Transportation Agency Transitions
Last week, one month after taking office, but three
months after being elected, NJ Governor James McGreevey
finally appointed James P. Fox to head the state
Dept. of Transportation.
Congress Takes Heat for Transportation Bacon
According to an Associated Press analysis, transportation
committee members funded an unprecedented level of
pet projects at the expense of state highway formula
funds
McCall Outlines Transportation Priorities
At NY League of Conservation Voters forum, Carl McCall,
a Democrat running in the primary race for Governor
of New York, vaguely outlined his transportation
priorities.
Traffic Calming Benefits for Times Square
Pedestrians in Times Square will have an easier – and
safer – time crossing Broadway, now that a restriction
on turns by cars has taken effect.
Report Shows Increase in Carpooling
Manhattan parking garage and restaurant industry groups
hired The Sam Schwartz Company to examine the effect
of the carpool rule.
Linking Queens to Region's Transportation
As designed, the Long Island Rail Road station planned
for Sunnyside rail yard in Queens, where trains are
routinely stored between rush hours, could provide
access to regional rail.
Yale Study Calls for School Bus Controls
Steps should be taken to decrease the health risk to
children from riding in diesel-fueled school buses,
according to a new study by researchers from Yale
and the University of Connecticut.
