August 2012 – Lackawanna Coalition

Amtrak Sets Records on NEC

August 31, 2012

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John Bobsin

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A decade or so ago, airlines were the dominant players in the Northeast Corridor transportation market. However, today air travel suffers from high… Continue Reading Amtrak Sets Records on NEC

Computer Strands JFK AirTrain Riders

August 28, 2012

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John Bobsin

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Service Disruptions

A computer problem left about 140 passengers stranded on the popular AirTrain serving Kennedy International Airport on Saturday evening, August 25, according to… Continue Reading Computer Strands JFK AirTrain Riders

NJT Changes Weekend Bike Rules Again

August 25, 2012

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Donald Winship

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Schedules & Service

New Jersey Transit has changed the rules for bicycles on weekend trains again. The ban on bikes applies only between Secaucus and Penn… Continue Reading NJT Changes Weekend Bike Rules Again

Aging Infrastructure Blamed for NJT Delays

August 8, 2012

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John Bobsin

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Studies & Statistics

Aging infrastructure, and the lack of cash to fix it, particularly on the Northeast Corridor, are cited as a main cause of service… Continue Reading Aging Infrastructure Blamed for NJT Delays

NJT Relaxes Some Weekend Bicycle Restrictions, but It’s Little Help on Our Lines

August 7, 2012

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Donald Winship

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Schedules & Service

New Jersey Transit announced on Monday, August 6th, that it would relax some of the weekend restrictions against the use of bicycles on… Continue Reading NJT Relaxes Some Weekend Bicycle Restrictions, but It’s Little Help on Our Lines

Funding Increase Coming for Northeast Corridor; Benefits Our Trains, Too

August 6, 2012

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Donald Winship

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Budget

The New Jersey Legislature has authorized funding for Northeast Corridor (NEC) improvements of $35.7 million for fiscal year 2013—an 81% increase over the $19.7 million… Continue Reading Funding Increase Coming for Northeast Corridor; Benefits Our Trains, Too

NJT Cuts Bus Service; Coalition Objects

August 6, 2012

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Donald Winship

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Service Cuts & Restorations

New Jersey Transit eliminated 4 bus lines running in Newark and Bloomfield, while cutting service on other lines in the area. The cuts will take… Continue Reading NJT Cuts Bus Service; Coalition Objects

NJT Announces New Bicycle Policy

August 6, 2012

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Donald Winship

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Service Cuts & Restorations

Cyclists Win Some and Lose Some; Public Not Consulted New Jersey Transit implemented new policies regarding bringing bicycles onto trains on July 1st.… Continue Reading NJT Announces New Bicycle Policy

Month: August 2012

Amtrak Sets Records on NEC

Computer Strands JFK AirTrain Riders

NJT Changes Weekend Bike Rules Again

Aging Infrastructure Blamed for NJT Delays

NJT Relaxes Some Weekend Bicycle Restrictions, but It’s Little Help on Our Lines

Funding Increase Coming for Northeast Corridor; Benefits Our Trains, Too

NJT Cuts Bus Service; Coalition Objects

NJT Announces New Bicycle Policy

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