Extending Mass Transit: JFK
AirTrain
The Port Authority's AirTrain at JFK opened last Wednesday,
to some fanfare and a few misgivings.
NJ Gas Tax Hike Called Off: Fare Hike Still Possible?
When Governor McGreevey rejected an increase the
state gas tax last week, he cited "families struggling
to pay new bills" in a period of economic uncertainty. New
Jersey commuters, however, could face the prospect of
higher fares if the NJ Transit isn't spelled from its
ongoing budget woes.
Extending Mass Transit: Secaucus Junction
The region's other mass transit facility that opened
last week was NJ's Secaucus Transfer, which began weekday
service Monday.
Bulb Clicks On: MTA Needs New Gov't Revenue
A Sunday
Newsday editorial said it's high time for Governor Pataki
and the NY State Legislature to come up with new revenue
for the MTA system that doesn't come directly from riders'
wallets.
A Hot Week in New York's Big-Project War
Even as the JFK AirTrain and the Secaucus station came
on line, battles over the future direction of New York's
transit system seemed to heat up.
Residential Parking Permits? Not Rocket Science
Although
City Councilmember David Yassky's office has not received
a formal reply from the NYC DOT regarding requests
to provide residential parking permits in Downtown
Brooklyn, initial reactions indicate the agency are
not going to support the plan.
