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.
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.