McGreevey Has Right Message on
Sprawl, Roads — But Does he Control the
State DOT ?
A spokesman for the NJ Dep.t of Transportation told
the Associated Press Wednesday that the agency and
Governor McGreevey would not build several highway
projects.
MetroCard Coming to Westchester Buses?
Westchester County is studying the possibility of installing
MetroCard readers on its buses, according to Henry
Stanton, the county's Deputy Commissioner of Transportation.
Road Bias in New Jersey Model?
At its July 8th meeting, the North Jersey Transportation
Planning Authority, approved a set of documents and
strategies intended to produce a a viable congestion
management analysis.
Downtown Concept Will Consider 2nd Ave Subway
The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation’s
revised “Blueprint for the Future of Lower Manhattan” now
lists Second Avenue subway construction as a strong
rebuilding factor.
Student Discount Approved for Suffolk Transit
Suffolk legislators passed a bill lowering student
bus fares on Suffolk Transit by 50 cents – a
measure Suffolk County Executive Robert Gaffney approved
on July 11.
Rally Continues Push for Car-Free Prospect Park
Nearly 120 people gathered Tuesday night for a rally
to support the effort to start a three-month car-free
trial in Prospect Park.
NYC Trash Plan to Reduce Truck Traffic?
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a trash
plan Wednesday that may reduce truck trips in the
city and surrounding areas.
New Websites Invite Public Comment on Transportation
Planning
The Civic Alliance to Rebuild Downtown NY and the U.S.
Dept. of Transportation have launched websites to solicit
public comment.
