New York Needs Transportation
Bond
The Tri-State Transportation Campaign is backing passage
of the NY State "Rebuild and Renew Transportation
Bond Act of 2005" this November.
Toll Road Leasing: 10 Questions New Jerseyans Should
Ask
Acting Governor Codey's last clear statement about New
Jersey's transportation finance crisis is that the next
governor will have to face the long term problem.
Tappan Zee Project: Back on Track?
After a year and a half delay, the NY State Thruway Authority and Metro-North
Railroad are close to finalizing the short list of proposals to replace or rehabilitate
the Tappan Zee Bridge.
More Bus Funding, Service Urged for Nassau
In a letter last week, transit advocates urged Nassau leaders to take advantage
of the county's improiving financial situation and allocate $15M to Long Island
Bus operations in 2006.
More Progress for Trans-Hudson Tunnel
A preferred alternative for additional NJ Transit tunnels to Manhattan has been
approved by both the NJ Transit board and the North Jersey Transportation Planning
Authority.
Smoother Crossing for Brooklyn Bikers
Transportation Alternatives reports that NYC DOT has developed a new expansion
joint design for the Williamsburg Bridge bike- and foot-way that will eliminate
the jarring, dangerous bumps that caused some cyclists to crash and made cycling
over the span generally unpleasant.
The High Cost of Free Parking, Part III: The Search
Parking has been getting attention recently in New York City, making our next
installment reviewing The High Cost of Free Parking seem timely.
