NJ Transit audit
Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled a report from the audit of New Jersey Transit. The report describes it as plagued by top-heavy management, low morale, a lack of funding and little or no strategic planning. The Democrat made reforming NJ Transit one of his major priorities when he took office in January, calling the once-admired organization "a national disgrace."
Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled a report from the audit of New Jersey Transit. The report describes it as plagued by top-heavy management, low morale, a lack of funding and little or no strategic planning. The Democrat made reforming NJ Transit one of his major priorities when he took office in January, calling the once-admired organization "a national disgrace."
NJ gas tax hike
Drivers in New Jersey are now paying more for gasoline. The gas tax rose Monday by 4.3 cents to 41.4 cents per gallon, an increase of more than 10 percent. The hike stems from a 2016 law to fund projects for bridges, roads and tunnels. It calls for a steady revenue stream to support the $2 billion a year fund for road and bridge work.
Drivers in New Jersey are now paying more for gasoline. The gas tax rose Monday by 4.3 cents to 41.4 cents per gallon, an increase of more than 10 percent. The hike stems from a 2016 law to fund projects for bridges, roads and tunnels. It calls for a steady revenue stream to support the $2 billion a year fund for road and bridge work.
MTA in disarray
To think we could lay out in any kind of detail on how and why the New York City subway system now works ? or doesn't work ? the way it does in the space of this report would be foolish, which also speaks to the direness of the situation now facing our subways and the number and variety of opportunities that our leaders have chosen to neglect it.
To think we could lay out in any kind of detail on how and why the New York City subway system now works ? or doesn't work ? the way it does in the space of this report would be foolish, which also speaks to the direness of the situation now facing our subways and the number and variety of opportunities that our leaders have chosen to neglect it.
Route 495 viaduct repairs
The Lincoln Tunnel has been an essential link between New York and New Jersey for nearly 85 years. It is a lifeline for thousands of commuters from home to work. And now, things are going to get much more complicated. A major rehabilitation project is happening at the Route 495 viaduct on the New Jersey side. The plan is to close two lanes.
The Lincoln Tunnel has been an essential link between New York and New Jersey for nearly 85 years. It is a lifeline for thousands of commuters from home to work. And now, things are going to get much more complicated. A major rehabilitation project is happening at the Route 495 viaduct on the New Jersey side. The plan is to close two lanes.
Shared electric mopeds
A shared electric moped service is coming to Brooklyn. A company called Revel Transit has 68 electric mopeds now available in Bushwick, Greenpoint, and Williamsburg. After downloading the revel app, riders can rent one of the scooters for $4 for the first hour and 25 cents a minute after that.
A shared electric moped service is coming to Brooklyn. A company called Revel Transit has 68 electric mopeds now available in Bushwick, Greenpoint, and Williamsburg. After downloading the revel app, riders can rent one of the scooters for $4 for the first hour and 25 cents a minute after that.
Electric scooters
New Yorkers know that navigating the streets of Manhattan is no easy feat. So we often turn to public transportation, bikes, and even electric scooters. While e-scooters are all the buzz on the West Coast, they're not legal in New York City. But that doesn't mean they're not growing in popularity.
New Yorkers know that navigating the streets of Manhattan is no easy feat. So we often turn to public transportation, bikes, and even electric scooters. While e-scooters are all the buzz on the West Coast, they're not legal in New York City. But that doesn't mean they're not growing in popularity.
Massive transit overhaul plan
New York City Transit on Wednesday unveiled a plan for a massive overhaul of the city's subway and bus system. The plan is called Fast Forward and could be completed in 10 years?30 years earlier than previously estimated. Acknowledging that riders are "fed up," NYC Transit president Andy Byford presented the MTA Board with a plan to modernize the signal system and improve wheelchair accessibility. The signal system is to blame for a number of delays.
New York City Transit on Wednesday unveiled a plan for a massive overhaul of the city's subway and bus system. The plan is called Fast Forward and could be completed in 10 years?30 years earlier than previously estimated. Acknowledging that riders are "fed up," NYC Transit president Andy Byford presented the MTA Board with a plan to modernize the signal system and improve wheelchair accessibility. The signal system is to blame for a number of delays.
Overcrowded subways
For years, subway overcrowding has taken much of the blame for bungling our commutes. But on Tuesday, the new head of New York City Transit confirmed what many New Yorkers have long suspected if not always known: Overcrowding is often not the cause of delays but an effect of them.
For years, subway overcrowding has taken much of the blame for bungling our commutes. But on Tuesday, the new head of New York City Transit confirmed what many New Yorkers have long suspected if not always known: Overcrowding is often not the cause of delays but an effect of them.
L train shutdown fears
The L train shutdown is more than a year away, but panic is already starting to set in among commuters. MTA and New York City officials are trying to reassure riders that they will have adequate alternatives to get back and forth from Brooklyn to Manhattan. But a lot of people fear the worst.
The L train shutdown is more than a year away, but panic is already starting to set in among commuters. MTA and New York City officials are trying to reassure riders that they will have adequate alternatives to get back and forth from Brooklyn to Manhattan. But a lot of people fear the worst.
Reserved parking for shared cars
The Department of Transportation, with the support of the City Council, will launch a two-year pilot parking program for car-sharing companies. Hundreds of parking spots in 14 neighborhoods throughout the city will be strictly designated for car-sharing?cars that you can rent by the hour or day.
The Department of Transportation, with the support of the City Council, will launch a two-year pilot parking program for car-sharing companies. Hundreds of parking spots in 14 neighborhoods throughout the city will be strictly designated for car-sharing?cars that you can rent by the hour or day.
Living in Valley Stream, New York
"Valley Stream is the best" seems to be a popular opinion amongst residents of Valley Stream on Long Island. But hey, it is warranted because Money Magazine officially named it the best place to live in New York State.
"Valley Stream is the best" seems to be a popular opinion amongst residents of Valley Stream on Long Island. But hey, it is warranted because Money Magazine officially named it the best place to live in New York State.
NYC housing trends
You could call 2018 the Year of the Renter?in New York City. StreetEasy senior economist Grant Long says rents have been skyrocketing since the end of the financial crisis and finally cooled off last year, putting renters in the driver's seat in 2018. He advises anyone signing a lease this year to ask for a month or two off the front-end.
You could call 2018 the Year of the Renter?in New York City. StreetEasy senior economist Grant Long says rents have been skyrocketing since the end of the financial crisis and finally cooled off last year, putting renters in the driver's seat in 2018. He advises anyone signing a lease this year to ask for a month or two off the front-end.
NJ Transit audit
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is making good on a campaign promise. Just days after being sworn into office, the governor signed an executive order calling for a full audit of New Jersey Transit. The audit will also look at the agency's relationship with Amtrak and its use of positive train control, an automatic system made to prevent train collisions and derailments.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is making good on a campaign promise. Just days after being sworn into office, the governor signed an executive order calling for a full audit of New Jersey Transit. The audit will also look at the agency's relationship with Amtrak and its use of positive train control, an automatic system made to prevent train collisions and derailments.
NYC Ferry launches Astoria service
The first NYC Ferry boat left from Astoria at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. While on the maiden voyage, we saw the city from a whole new perspective. The 45-minute trip started from the floating terminal in Hallets Cove at 3-10 Astoria Boulevard to Pier 11 on Wall Street and made three stops along the way -- Roosevelt Island, Long Island City and East 34th Street.
The first NYC Ferry boat left from Astoria at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. While on the maiden voyage, we saw the city from a whole new perspective. The 45-minute trip started from the floating terminal in Hallets Cove at 3-10 Astoria Boulevard to Pier 11 on Wall Street and made three stops along the way -- Roosevelt Island, Long Island City and East 34th Street.
Council grills MTA
Several New York City Council members became quite emotional when it came time to get answers from the MTA. Things got heated over the cost. Council members questioned why city taxpayers must pay more? What happened to MTA funding?
Several New York City Council members became quite emotional when it came time to get answers from the MTA. Things got heated over the cost. Council members questioned why city taxpayers must pay more? What happened to MTA funding?
NYC subway crisis
Transit experts say the New York City subway problems date back to 2010 when the MTA cut the budget, service, and maintenance. That has led to overcrowding and subway breakdowns. Even as MTA ridership reaches record levels, the number of subway car breakdowns is on the rise taking trains out of commission. In some cases, that cuts the capacity to move tens of thousands of passengers during rush hours.
Transit experts say the New York City subway problems date back to 2010 when the MTA cut the budget, service, and maintenance. That has led to overcrowding and subway breakdowns. Even as MTA ridership reaches record levels, the number of subway car breakdowns is on the rise taking trains out of commission. In some cases, that cuts the capacity to move tens of thousands of passengers during rush hours.
Port Authority leadership changes
The governors of New York and New Jersey announced a major shakeup in the leadership at the Port Authority at the height of the so-called Summer of Hell. In a letter to the governors, current Port Authority Chairman John Degnan announced his resignation. Taking his place will be former New Jersey state Sen. Kevin O'Toole, one of Gov. Chris Christie's biggest allies during the Bridgegate scandal.
The governors of New York and New Jersey announced a major shakeup in the leadership at the Port Authority at the height of the so-called Summer of Hell. In a letter to the governors, current Port Authority Chairman John Degnan announced his resignation. Taking his place will be former New Jersey state Sen. Kevin O'Toole, one of Gov. Chris Christie's biggest allies during the Bridgegate scandal.
Subways in the 1980s
If you were taking the New York City subway in the 1980s, you may remember the frequent derailments, track fires, crime, and filthy conditions. A transportation expert says the subways are headed towards that direction again and has a few ideas that worked then and may work now to get the trains back on track.
If you were taking the New York City subway in the 1980s, you may remember the frequent derailments, track fires, crime, and filthy conditions. A transportation expert says the subways are headed towards that direction again and has a few ideas that worked then and may work now to get the trains back on track.
Sharing a yellow cab
Two ride-sharing companies are teaming up to try and keep yellow cabs relevant in a city where apps are disrupting the industry. New York has a lot of people; we know this. But how friendly are New Yorkers? That we don't know so much. But as of this week, transportation apps Via and Curb have combined to give New Yorkers the ability to share their taxi cab rides. A win-win, they say.
Two ride-sharing companies are teaming up to try and keep yellow cabs relevant in a city where apps are disrupting the industry. New York has a lot of people; we know this. But how friendly are New Yorkers? That we don't know so much. But as of this week, transportation apps Via and Curb have combined to give New Yorkers the ability to share their taxi cab rides. A win-win, they say.
URB-E
It neither a scooter nor a bike: it is called URB-E, a foldable electronic vehicle. The URB-E models are being showcased at the New York International Auto Show.
It neither a scooter nor a bike: it is called URB-E, a foldable electronic vehicle. The URB-E models are being showcased at the New York International Auto Show.