New Jersey Launches Strong Bid
for Second Hudson Rail Tunnel
New Jersey Transit’s decision to begin an environmental
impact statement for a second commuter rail tunnel between
NJ and Midtown Manhattan is welcome news.
Fare Hike Watch
Fare hike news from Governor George Pataki, Gubernatorial
candidate H. Carl McCall, an MTA official and the
Straphangers Campaign.
MTA Reshuffle: Reply Hazy
The announcement by the Metropolitan Transportation
Authority last week that it would reorganize its
operating agencies may not have big consequences
for riders.
So far, Bruckner-Sheridan Study Considers Wide Range
of Proposals
The likely shape of the NY State DOT’s environmental
impact statement for the Bruckner-Sheridan intercherchange
in the Bronx was presented an open house last week.
The Long Island Transportation Plan We Need
While NY State DOT’s LITP 2000 plan for road
widenings across Long Island continues to be pummeled
by environmental and civic leaders, it’s worth
considering other Long Island transportation projects
that need to move forward.
CT Strategy Board Members Candid on Funding
Three members of Connecticut’s Transportation
Strategy Board presented a status report to Stamford
area citizens and elected officials last Tuesday, at
an event sponsored by SACIA.
Rockland May Take Action to Reroute Trucks
New City residents’ complaints have officials
looking for ways to restrict truck traffic on some
Rockland County routes.
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.
