Jersey Rail Network Continues
to Expand
New Jersey Transit unveiled its latest rail expansion
projects last week – the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail
extension to Hoboken and the Montclair Connection.
Schumer Tiff Reflects Downtown Divisions
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer set off a media
flap last week when he appeared to oppose federal funding
for upgrades to the South Ferry and Rector Street subway
stations.
Bloomberg Takes Aim at Midtown Mess
The Bloomberg administration announced a new congestion-fighting
measure last week – the city will ban turns
off of ten crosstown street in Midtown Manhattan.
Traffic Calming on the Way
The New York State DOT has issued the third call for
project proposals for its “Local Safe Streets
and Traffic Calming Grant Program” on Long
Island.
"Save the Fare" Unveils
Posters, Website
Last week, NYC riders began to see subway ads raising
the spectre of a $2 fare. Today, the Save the
Fare Campaign launched the website and toll-free
line the ads advertise.
CT Congestion Busting Plan May
Miss Mark --
Curry Continues Challenge to Rowland Record
Bill Curry, opposing Governor John Rowland in the Connecticut
gubernatorial race, continues to criticize Rowland’s
transportation policies.
Don't Uproot SEEDS
Recent disagreements between towns participating in
Long Island’s Sustainable East End Development
Strategies (SEEDS) must not undermine the project's
main goal.
No Word on Fallout from AirTrain Crash
It’s still unclear what affect the recent JFK
AirTrain crash and pending investigation will have
on the project’s schedule.
E-ZPass Gains New Customers
New Jersey transportation officials released statistics
last Tuesday that showed more customers than usual
signed up for E-Z Pass in the month after reforms
were announced.
Employment Opportunities at the Tri-State Transportation
Campaign
The Campaign is accepting applications for two positions:
Legislative Agent (based in Trenton, NJ) and Northern
New Jersey Advocate.
