NYC Budget
Chief: Bridge Tolls "Very
Likely"
Mark Page told the NY Post that East River tolls
are “very likely” and that the administration
would work throughout the next year to make progress
on the initiative.
Fare Hike = Tax Hike, Mayor Confirms 7-Train Project
as Priority
Leading NY State Democrats said likely MTA fare increases clash with Governor
Pataki’s pledge not to raise taxes in the face of the state’s fiscal
crisis. Meanwhile, Mayor Bloomberg focused on the #7 subway extension in
his State of the City Speech.
Safety Advocates Launch Plan to Reduce Truck Crashes
The Tri-State Campaign, the NJ Police Traffic
Officers Association and nine mayors released a twelve-point
platform to reduce truck crashes on NJ highways.
Bee-Line Riders, Advocates Fight Fare Hike
Nearly 150 bus riders and transit advocates mobilized
on the coldest night of the winter to denounce Westchester
County’s plan to increase Bee-Line bus fares.
Groups Urge Suozzi to Return Funds to Nassau Bus System
Nassau’s bus riders may soon be paying more for
the same crowded and infrequent buses. But county
government's recent bus budget cut leaves riders without
a clear public champion as the fare increase grows
closer.
Route 22 Forums Scheduled
Since NY State DOT first proposed widening Route 22
in Putnam County ten years ago, opposition
by community groups, enviros and local officials
has slowed its progress.
Amtrak Wins a Round in the Senate
In a sign of hope for Amtrak, the U.S. Senate has approved
the railroad’s request for $1.2 billion in
federal funding. It sets up a crucial Senate-House
conference committee decision.
Mid-American Pols Would Kill Transit to Boost Highway
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Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Max Baucus of Montana
have indicated plans to shift more than $4 billion
in public transit funding to prop up highway spending
levels.
