New Jersey Maps War Against
Sprawl
Late Thursday, NJ officials unveiled a map that clearly identifies growth zones,
areas where uncontrolled growth is undesirable and an intermediate zone where
development should proceed cautiously. They said highway expansion would
be limited in "red" zones.
MTA’s Financial Picture in Better Focus
The NYC Independent Budget Office released an analysis of the authority’s
finances, indicating that the deficit the MTA needs to make up with new revenues
during 2003 and 2004 is $951 milion, rather than the $2.8 billion gap the MTA
has advertised.
Campaign for Freight Tunnel Underway
Congressman Jerrold Nadler made his case for a NY harbor
rail freight tunnel to the NYC City Council’s
waterfront and transportation committees.
New PATH Fare System on Track
Introduction of Metrocard-compatible turnstiles and
a non-swipe “smart card” for PATH riders
have not been impacted by the agency’s budget
problems.
Reducing Truck Speeds: Myth and Fact
Lowering interstate highway speed limits for trucks
have been a hot topic in New Jersey since a series
of catastrophic truck crashes on NJ interstates in
December.
Trucks on Grand Central Parkway a Good Move
A recent decision to ease rules prohibiting trucks
from Queens’ Grand Central Parkway between
the Triborough Bridge and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
is a good deal for a part of Astoria.
City Hall, Albany Bills Target Truck Routes
Legislation would increase fines and add points to
truckers' licenses unless they stick to designated
truck routes.
