MetroNorth Favors Commuter Rail
Over Tappan Zee
The typical Tappan Zee Bridge user is driving between
Orange or Rockland Counties to Westchester County, a
recent study found.
Port Authority Begins Goethals Design
The Staten Island Advance recently noted that the Port
Authority is seeking design consultants for the "Goethals
Bridge Modernization" project.
Big Rail Demand in Bronx, Queens
The MTA’s pilot CityTicket program, which allows
riders to travel on Metro-North and LIRR commuter trains
within the five boroughs for a one-way base fare of $2.50,
has proven to be a wildly popular bargain.
New Jersey DOT: On the Road
to Promoting Smart Growth?
Certain decisions and project designs that have been
unveiled in the past year indicate that innovative planning
and "multi-modal" thinking may be taking root
within the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
NYC Department of Traffic?
A recent cover story for the free weekly NY
Press addressed
traffic safety and volumes in NYC, specifically targeting
the NYC Department of Transportation’s priorities.
NJ Considers "No Right on Red" Reform
A new bill making its way through the New Jersey state
legislature would ban right turns on red lights at intersections
that have a high occurrence of accidents involving pedestrians.
Pedestrian-Only Streets "Lifeless" ?
Recently, the NYC Dept. of City Planning released recommendations
on the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation’s
plan for the World Trade Center site.
Long Island Residents, Officials Say No to Road Expansion
and Sprawl
Newsday recently reported that a Smithtown Councilwoman
and Nesconset residents are fighting hard to stop a
plan to widen Southern Boulevard between Middle Country
Road and Route 347.
Nassau Hub Public Meeting Notice
The next public meeting for the Nassau Hub Major Investment
Study will be March 30, from 7-9pm.
