Cut the Sprawl, Cut the Warming
The New York Times editorial board applauds California’s passage of an anti-sprawl bill and urges other states to follow its lead.
September 26, 2008Broadway broadens pedestrian access
New York City’s iconic avenue has become much more appealing to walkers since public officials transformed two traffic lanes on one section of the street into “pedestrian plazas.” (USA Today — Charisse Jones)
September 24, 2008Google Transit Expands to New York
Google execs and public officials convene in Grand Central Station to herald the arrival of Google Transit for New York City.
September 22, 2008Subway to Expand Experiment
After finding success with a 10-month trial program, NYC’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority aims to improve service on its subways by appointing a general manager for each line who will be able to make split-second scheduling decisions. (New York Times — William Neuman)
September 19, 2008Ravitch Commission Faces Difficult Task of Shoring Up MTA’s Future
New York’s overburdened, financially-strapped Metropolitan Transportation Authority is struggling to come up with the cash necessary to support its ridership base, and a commission led by former MTA chair Richard Ravitch is looking all options available for attacking the problem. (Streetsblog — Ben Fried)
September 17, 2008Hard Times for Drivers of the Wall St. Powerful
Many expect the turmoil on Wall Street to eventually ripple across various industries in New York City, and some workers — like the drivers who shuttle bankers to and from their offices — are already feeling the heat. (New York Times – William Neuman)
September 16, 2008Could Selling Bridges Solve Congestion?
A former transportation commissioner for New York City calls for an alternative route for congestion pricing — selling the Williamsburg and Manhattan Bridges to the Metropolitan Transit Authority and generating revenue through tolling. (New York Times — William Neuman)
September 15, 2008Creativity Helps Rochester’s Transit System Turn a Profit
By eliminating some infrequently used routes and collecting revenue from non-traditional sources, Rochester’s Regional Transit Service has been able to buck a nationwide trend and lower its fares in a time of increasing financial insecurity. (New York Times — William Neuman)
September 12, 2008Double-decker buses make commuters feel like tourists in MTA test run
New Yorkers are finding plenty to like about the city’s new double-decker bus — good news for transit officials hoping to starting using a new fleet of them to help cut fuel costs. (New York Daily News — Matthew Lysisak and Pete Donohue)
September 10, 2008Hillary pushing feds for more transit cash
With New York City’s Metropolitan Transit Authority planning for multiple fare increases to cope with high costs, Hillary Clinton pressures the feds to do more to help struggling transit agencies — and introduces a Senate companion to a House bill that would provide $1.7 billion for public transportation. (New York Daily News — Peter Donohue)
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