New Brooklyn Arena Raises Transit
Property and Service Issues
By Friday, the media and political frenzy over developer
Bruce Ratner's deal to buy the New Jersey Nets and move
the team to a new complex at the intersection of Flatbush
and Atlantic Avenues in Brooklyn had become more sober,
forecasting an array of hurdles and challenges the project
will face.
Pataki Budget Mostly Steady on Transport
Governor Pataki's proposed 2004-2005 budget continues
road and transit capital spending at roughly the same
level as last year, though highway construction is somewhat
less due to expiration of a one year addition of $137
million.
Grumbling Begins Over New Jersey Cuts
Former U.S. House transportation committee chair Robert
Roe warned recently that New Jersey would jeopardize
economic growth if it goes too long without adequate
transportation resources.
Westchester Bus Service Under the Knife
Westchester County's Bee-Line bus system is looking to
cut or eliminate service on 44 routes to eliminate a
$1.6 million budget gap.
City's Truck Impact Study Motors Along
Meetings on NYC
DOT's study of official truck routes held over the past
few weeks indicate that city government is committed
to more than simply improving signs in order to reduce
truck impacts in NYC neighborhoods.
The Federal Transportation Bill: Hurry Up and Wait?
Congressional committees are now grappling with the
contents of a huge new six year transportation bill,
intended to replace the "TEA-21" legislation
that expired last fall.
