East River
Tolls: Mayor’s
Least Controversial Budget Move?
In his Thursday budget address, Mayor Bloomberg said
East River bridge tolls are a revenue-enhancing step “that
we simply have to do.”
Succession At NJ DOT
Last week, Governor James McGreevey announced that
NJ transportation commissioner James Fox will become
his chief of staff, replacing the outgoing Gary Taffet.
Port Authority Can’t Afford
Goethals Twin
After revising its revenue estimates, the Port Authority
says it is reducing its capital program by $2 billion
in the next five years.
Region is Already U.S. Road Pricing Leader
Even as the city considers East River tolls, congestion
pricing is already a reality at its bridge and tunnel
links to New Jersey, and on the NJ Turnpike.
Gridlock Sam Urges Fresh Start For NYC Tolls
As Mayor Bloomberg was dropping his bombshell proposal
for a $2 billion commuter tax, traffic guru Sam Schwartz
was unveiling a radical toll-overhaul plan.
Road Building, Pricing Clash in the U.K.
British transportation policy makers are embroiled
in debates that sound remarkably like some of those
in this region, even if the discussion seems more
advanced over there.
The Case for Road Pricing in Connecticut
The CT Transportation Strategy Board is about a month
away from the December 15 deadline for presenting
its recommendations to Governor Rowland.
Paying for Mass Transit: CT Should
Look to Neighbors’ Examples
As it considers a variety of new mass transit projects
and service enhancements, Connecticut needs increase
the resources at its disposal to operate trains and
buses.
Suffolk County's Road Doctors
Concerned residents from Coram and Middle Island rallied
in the streets last week, objecting to the NY State
Dept. of Transportation’s refusal to restripe
a portion of Middle Country Road.
Praise for Mercer County Bike Path
A public-private partnership will create a 20-mile
bike route through Lawrence and Hopewell in Mercer
County.
Job 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.
