May 2012 – Lackawanna Coalition

Weekend Festivals Spark High Ridership

May 23, 2012

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John Bobsin

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The weekend of May 19–20, boosted by several music festivals, resulted in the second-highest train ridership totals in NJ Transit’s history, according to… Continue Reading Weekend Festivals Spark High Ridership

11 Bus Lines Targeted for Cutbacks

May 15, 2012

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John Bobsin

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Service Cuts & Restorations

As a result of a first-of-its-kind exercise for NJ Transit, the agency is proposing cuts in 11 bus lines, which NJT says are… Continue Reading 11 Bus Lines Targeted for Cutbacks

Bicycle Policy Under Review

May 14, 2012

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John Bobsin

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Service Cuts & Restorations

More than two years ago, NJ Transit changed its policy on the use of trains by bicyclists, publishing (in timetables) rules that restricted… Continue Reading Bicycle Policy Under Review

Survey: NJT Doing Better; Rails Still Lag

May 10, 2012

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John Bobsin

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NJT Performance

For one year, NJ Transit has been encouraging its customers to participate in its periodic “Scorecard” survey of opinion. The latest results show… Continue Reading Survey: NJT Doing Better; Rails Still Lag

NJT Buses May Roam Manhattan

May 10, 2012

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John Bobsin

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Port Authority

New Jersey Transportation Commissioner Jim Simpson suggested on May 9 that some NJT buses might pick up passengers on the streets of Manhattan,… Continue Reading NJT Buses May Roam Manhattan

Penn Station Expansion to Begin

May 9, 2012

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John Bobsin

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Expansion Projects

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced the imminent start of the first phase of the expansion of Penn… Continue Reading Penn Station Expansion to Begin

Menendez Calls for Bipartisanship on Transport Bill

May 9, 2012

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John Bobsin

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Political Leaders

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) has called for bipartisanship rather than politics as Washington lawmakers struggle to come up with a compromise on… Continue Reading Menendez Calls for Bipartisanship on Transport Bill

LIRR East Side Access Delayed Again

May 9, 2012

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John Bobsin

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LIRR

One of the legacies of commuter access to Manhattan is that it was developed by a number of different railroads, each with their… Continue Reading LIRR East Side Access Delayed Again

Conductor’s Punch: Obsolete?

May 7, 2012

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John Bobsin

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Amtrak

On most railroad systems, passengers present their tickets to train crew who walk the aisles, making holes in the ticket with their time-honored… Continue Reading Conductor’s Punch: Obsolete?

MTA Rails Say Safety Deadline Tough

May 7, 2012

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John Bobsin

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Infrastructure

Federal law requires commuter rail operators to implement an advanced safety technology, Positive Train Control (PTC), by 2015. However, many operating agencies protest… Continue Reading MTA Rails Say Safety Deadline Tough

Month: May 2012

Weekend Festivals Spark High Ridership

11 Bus Lines Targeted for Cutbacks

Bicycle Policy Under Review

Survey: NJT Doing Better; Rails Still Lag

NJT Buses May Roam Manhattan

Penn Station Expansion to Begin

Menendez Calls for Bipartisanship on Transport Bill

LIRR East Side Access Delayed Again

Conductor’s Punch: Obsolete?

MTA Rails Say Safety Deadline Tough

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