NJ Transit staffing problems
New Jersey Transit is working to rebuild its bench of train engineers. Seven people just graduated from training classes. NJ Transit has seven engineer training classes being done concurrently. Previously announced cash within the state budget is allowing the agency to increase hiring efforts.
New Jersey Transit is working to rebuild its bench of train engineers. Seven people just graduated from training classes. NJ Transit has seven engineer training classes being done concurrently. Previously announced cash within the state budget is allowing the agency to increase hiring efforts.
Orlando-bound JetBlue flight makes emergency landing at JFK
Officials say a JetBlue Airways flight bound for Orlando has safely landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport after the crew reported smoke in the cockpit and declared an emergency.
Officials say a JetBlue Airways flight bound for Orlando has safely landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport after the crew reported smoke in the cockpit and declared an emergency.
Lowered speed limit on West Side Highway now in effect
It may not be common knowledge yet, but the lowered speed limit along the West Side Highway is now officially in effect.
It may not be common knowledge yet, but the lowered speed limit along the West Side Highway is now officially in effect.
West Side Highway speed limit drop from 35 to 30
As of Saturday, the speed limit on the West Side Highway has officially dropped from 35 miles per hour to 30 mph.
As of Saturday, the speed limit on the West Side Highway has officially dropped from 35 miles per hour to 30 mph.
NYC lowers West Side Highway speed limit
On Thursday, New York City and the State of New York announced that the speed limit along the West Side Highway would be lowered from 35 to 30 miles per hour in order to create a safer roadway.
On Thursday, New York City and the State of New York announced that the speed limit along the West Side Highway would be lowered from 35 to 30 miles per hour in order to create a safer roadway.
Minor derailment snarls PATH Train service
A minor train derailment has seriously affected PATH Train service during the evening commute on Thursday.
A minor train derailment has seriously affected PATH Train service during the evening commute on Thursday.
NYC lowers speed limit along West Side Highway
On Thursday, New York City officials announced that the speed limit along the West Side Highway would be dropping from 35 to 30 miles per hour.
On Thursday, New York City officials announced that the speed limit along the West Side Highway would be dropping from 35 to 30 miles per hour.
Airlines at JFK Airport rolling out facial recognition technology
New technology being rolled out at JFK Airport will give passengers access to ticketless boarding by using facial scanning.
New technology being rolled out at JFK Airport will give passengers access to ticketless boarding by using facial scanning.
New Jersey Transit seeks grant to test self-driving buses
New Jersey Transit passengers may one day board buses without drivers.
New Jersey Transit passengers may one day board buses without drivers.
A year after limo crash killed 20, memorial is unveiled
A memorial to the 20 people killed when a stretch limousine blew through an intersection at the bottom of a long hill and barreled into an earthen embankment a year ago was unveiled Saturday at the crash site in upstate New York.
A memorial to the 20 people killed when a stretch limousine blew through an intersection at the bottom of a long hill and barreled into an earthen embankment a year ago was unveiled Saturday at the crash site in upstate New York.
Uber expands helicopter service in New York
Uber is giving riders the option to skip the traffic jam and hail a helicopter to the airport instead, provided they can shell out the money.
Uber is giving riders the option to skip the traffic jam and hail a helicopter to the airport instead, provided they can shell out the money.
FAA to review whether airplane seats are too small for safe evacuations
Current rules say airlines must be able to evacuate passengers within 90 seconds but do not set requirements on seat size. However, with seats getting smaller and passengers getting bigger, there could be safety implications.
Current rules say airlines must be able to evacuate passengers within 90 seconds but do not set requirements on seat size. However, with seats getting smaller and passengers getting bigger, there could be safety implications.
Transportation advocates rally to highlight lack of action on Gateway Tunnel Project
The Federal Railroad Administration’s alleged lack of action on the proposed Gateway Tunnel Project was the focus of a rally Friday by transportation activists.
The Federal Railroad Administration’s alleged lack of action on the proposed Gateway Tunnel Project was the focus of a rally Friday by transportation activists.
Transportation advocates rally to highlight lack of action on Gateway Tunnel Project
The Federal Railroad Administration?s alleged lack of action on the proposed Gateway Tunnel Project was the focus of a rally Friday by transportation activists.
The Federal Railroad Administration?s alleged lack of action on the proposed Gateway Tunnel Project was the focus of a rally Friday by transportation activists.
Report calls many NY bridges ?deficient?
An alarming new report from by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit shows that multiple bridges in Westchester and Rockland counties have shown significant deterioration.
An alarming new report from by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit shows that multiple bridges in Westchester and Rockland counties have shown significant deterioration.
Electric moped share expands
Not even a week ago, 1,000 all-electric mopeds landed on the streets of a select group of neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens.
Not even a week ago, 1,000 all-electric mopeds landed on the streets of a select group of neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens.
Rebuilding LaGuardia Airport
"Let's hang out at LaGuardia Airport," said no one ever. Until now, maybe. We're at the midway point of LaGuardia's $8 billion redevelopment project. Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton discussed the progress.
"Let's hang out at LaGuardia Airport," said no one ever. Until now, maybe. We're at the midway point of LaGuardia's $8 billion redevelopment project. Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton discussed the progress.
Security recommendations for NYC transit hubs
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Counterterrorism Advisory Panel released a report making several recommendations on how the state can bolster its counterterrorism readiness.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Counterterrorism Advisory Panel released a report making several recommendations on how the state can bolster its counterterrorism readiness.
Transportation 'pink tax'
As women continue to fight for equal opportunities and equal pay, a new survey is highlighting another inequality: Women in New York tend to spend more than men on transportation. In an online survey, the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management asked 547 men and women 33 questions about travel habits, costs of commutes, if they've been harassed on public transit, and if safety concerns impact what type of transportation they use.
As women continue to fight for equal opportunities and equal pay, a new survey is highlighting another inequality: Women in New York tend to spend more than men on transportation. In an online survey, the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management asked 547 men and women 33 questions about travel habits, costs of commutes, if they've been harassed on public transit, and if safety concerns impact what type of transportation they use.
Legalizing e-scooters
Several City Council members want New Yorkers to be allowed to ride electric bikes and scooters and not worry about being ticketed. Ydanis Rodriguez, Fernando Cabrera, Rafael Espinal, and Margaret Chin introduced bills that would allow the operation of e-bikes and e-scooters, establish an e-bike conversion program, and create an e-scooter share pilot program.
Several City Council members want New Yorkers to be allowed to ride electric bikes and scooters and not worry about being ticketed. Ydanis Rodriguez, Fernando Cabrera, Rafael Espinal, and Margaret Chin introduced bills that would allow the operation of e-bikes and e-scooters, establish an e-bike conversion program, and create an e-scooter share pilot program.