Lackawanna Coalition

advocating for rail passengers since 1979

Month: March 2011

  • Lackawanna Coalition Calls on NJT to Pass Benefits of Budget Increase on to Riders

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    Donald Winship

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    Gov. Clhris Christie has proposed an increase ofr $43.2 million in New Jersey Transit’s operating budget for the next fiscal year, beginning July 1st.  The Lackawanna Coallition has called for that money to be returned to riders.  The Coalition called for restoration of off-peak rail fares, which were eliminated last year, and for restoration of…

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  • Most NJT Fares Still Highest, Even After Fare Increase in New York

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    Donald Winship

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    Despite fare increases by New York’s Metropolitan Transportaiton Authority (the Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North, and local transit in New York City) that went into effect at the end of 2010, most New Jersey riders still pay more for a train ride than their counterparts elsewhere. A study by Lackawanna Coalition member John Bobsin indicates…

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  • NJT Operating Budget to Increase

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    Donald Winship

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    In a time of general belt-tightening, New Jersey Transit’s operating budget will increase.  The State’s budget for the next fiscal year, which begins on July 1st, includes an increase of $43.2 million in operating funds for New Jersey Transit. The operating side of the transit budget was cut last year, resulting in rail fare increases…

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  • Coalition Officers to Speak at New England Rail Conference

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    Donald Winship

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    Three officers of the Lackawanna Coalition will speak at the We CAN Connect New England by Rail conference to be held at the New Haven Free Public Library on Friday, April 29th.  The theme of the conference will Connecting New England by Rail, and it is sponsored by the Rail Users’ Network (RUN), the Connecticut Sierra…

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