Xanadu Options in Play
New Jersey agencies have begun to advocate for traffic
mitigation policies on and around the Meadowlands
site for Xanadu, the proposed 104-acre entertainment
and retail center.
The Truck Stops Here
Truckers driving illegally on north Brooklyn residential
streets were caught by surprise last month by Assemblyman
Vito Lopez and community activists.
Speedway Could Stall Traffic
New York State transportation officials say they do not
want to underwrite development of a NASCAR track on Staten
Island by promising to pay for highway and other work
that would have to accompany the project. Such a facility
would undoubtedly become a massive traffic generator
in the gridlock-plagued borough.
Bloomberg Veto Threat Cause for Alarm
Mayor Bloomberg has said he is going to veto a bill almost
unanimously approved in July by the NYC City Council
that would ban the sale and installation of car alarms
in the five boroughs. It is unclear if the Council will
act to override a Mayoral veto.
Bronx Station Fixes on the Table
The race to include projects in the MTA’s 2005-2009
capital plan continues.
Bee Line Searches for Funding
After experiencing a fare hike in 2003 (MTR
#400), Westchester
bus riders will be spared another increase in 2005, Westchester
DOT Commissioner Larry Salley told the Journal News recently.
But due to decreased state funding and increased agency
costs, the bus system will not see the hoped-for implementation
of free MetroCard transfers to Bronx subways this year
(MTR #461).
Transport on Connecticut Table
The state Transportation Strategy Board may poll CT residents
on new transportation funding sources early next year.
According to the Courant, possibilities for new funding
include tolls or a gas or sales tax increase.
