http://blog.tstc.org/2008/11/20/regions-monumental-interest-in-tod-reflected-in-panel-tstc-grant-program/ News and opinion from the Tri-State Transportation Campaign Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:14:43 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://blog.tstc.org/2008/11/20/regions-monumental-interest-in-tod-reflected-in-panel-tstc-grant-program/comment-page-1/#comment-847 2008 NY Year In Review: Steady Reform in a Tumultuous Year « Mobilizing the Region Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:45:20 +0000 http://mobilizingtheregion.wordpress.com/?p=2184#comment-847 [...] tolling on its bridges and tunnels. Individual MTA agencies have made progress on promoting development near its transit stations, although the agency has been slow to launch a formal program. The agency is also working to [...] [...] tolling on its bridges and tunnels. Individual MTA agencies have made progress on promoting development near its transit stations, although the agency has been slow to launch a formal program. The agency is also working to [...]

]]> http://blog.tstc.org/2008/11/20/regions-monumental-interest-in-tod-reflected-in-panel-tstc-grant-program/comment-page-1/#comment-846 Denis Byrne Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:09:43 +0000 http://mobilizingtheregion.wordpress.com/?p=2184#comment-846 There is no doubt that TOD is needed on LI too. The old suburban model must begin it's phase out as soon as possible, it's time has clearly come and gone. We must begin to provide people with the opportunity to survive without the automobile, with adequate bus and train service, as well as plentiful multi-user off-road trails such as the Bethpage bikeway and the Jones Beach trail throughout LI. It will lead to less pollution and better, healthier physical condition of the overall population. Roadside bike lanes that put people in traffic are just not enough, and the inadequate bus service in Suffolk often makes biking to a destination faster than other means. There is no doubt that TOD is needed on LI too. The old suburban model must begin it’s phase out as soon as possible, it’s time has clearly come and gone. We must begin to provide people with the opportunity to survive without the automobile, with adequate bus and train service, as well as plentiful multi-user off-road trails such as the Bethpage bikeway and the Jones Beach trail throughout LI. It will lead to less pollution and better, healthier physical condition of the overall population. Roadside bike lanes that put people in traffic are just not enough, and the inadequate bus service in Suffolk often makes biking to a destination faster than other means.

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