Comments on: NY, NJ, CT Stimulus Wish Lists: Reasonable, Disappointing, Secret http://blog.tstc.org/2009/01/27/ny-nj-ct-stimulus-wish-lists-reasonable-disappointing-secret/ News and opinion from the Tri-State Transportation Campaign Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:08:09 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Streetsblog New York City » Tri-State Transportation Campaign 2009 Annual Benefit http://blog.tstc.org/2009/01/27/ny-nj-ct-stimulus-wish-lists-reasonable-disappointing-secret/comment-page-1/#comment-1613 Streetsblog New York City » Tri-State Transportation Campaign 2009 Annual Benefit Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:59:41 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3205#comment-1613 [...] preserve transit service for millions of New Yorkers, kept wasteful road widenings in check, and watchdogged the federal stimulus. Campaign reports have helped spark and inform debate on topics like cross-Hudson transit and [...] [...] preserve transit service for millions of New Yorkers, kept wasteful road widenings in check, and watchdogged the federal stimulus. Campaign reports have helped spark and inform debate on topics like cross-Hudson transit and [...]

]]> By: Will MTA Rescue Morph Into Statewide Repair Plan? « Mobilizing the Region http://blog.tstc.org/2009/01/27/ny-nj-ct-stimulus-wish-lists-reasonable-disappointing-secret/comment-page-1/#comment-981 Will MTA Rescue Morph Into Statewide Repair Plan? « Mobilizing the Region Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:32:02 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3205#comment-981 [...] in the way New York plans to spend its federal stimulus money. Stimulus project lists from NYSDOT and metropolitan planning organizations are heavily tilted towards road and bridge repair and bus [...] [...] in the way New York plans to spend its federal stimulus money. Stimulus project lists from NYSDOT and metropolitan planning organizations are heavily tilted towards road and bridge repair and bus [...]

]]> By: Stimulus Bill Is Opportunity and Test for State Transportation Officials « Mobilizing the Region http://blog.tstc.org/2009/01/27/ny-nj-ct-stimulus-wish-lists-reasonable-disappointing-secret/comment-page-1/#comment-980 Stimulus Bill Is Opportunity and Test for State Transportation Officials « Mobilizing the Region Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:58:50 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3205#comment-980 [...] York’s stimulus wish list is reasonable, with a 50-50 split between road and transit projects and an emphasis on much-needed [...] [...] York’s stimulus wish list is reasonable, with a 50-50 split between road and transit projects and an emphasis on much-needed [...]

]]> By: Streetsblog » Where Does Stimulus Cash Go From Here? TSTC Explains. http://blog.tstc.org/2009/01/27/ny-nj-ct-stimulus-wish-lists-reasonable-disappointing-secret/comment-page-1/#comment-979 Streetsblog » Where Does Stimulus Cash Go From Here? TSTC Explains. Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:12:06 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3205#comment-979 [...] Michelle Ernst and Steven Higashide about the state DOT wish lists, especially New York's. (It's reasonable, they say.) With the transportation debate set to play out again on a massive scale as the [...] [...] Michelle Ernst and Steven Higashide about the state DOT wish lists, especially New York’s. (It’s reasonable, they say.) With the transportation debate set to play out again on a massive scale as the [...]

]]> By: Streetsblog » Streetfilms: NYSDOT Commish on Smart Growth and Stimulus http://blog.tstc.org/2009/01/27/ny-nj-ct-stimulus-wish-lists-reasonable-disappointing-secret/comment-page-1/#comment-978 Streetsblog » Streetfilms: NYSDOT Commish on Smart Growth and Stimulus Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:50:15 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3205#comment-978 [...] the exceptions: Expansion projects are mercifully absent from its stimulus wish list, according to a recent analysis by the Tri-State Transportation [...] [...] the exceptions: Expansion projects are mercifully absent from its stimulus wish list, according to a recent analysis by the Tri-State Transportation [...]

]]> By: Gotham Gazette - The Wonkster » Blog Archive » Weekly Web Wrap http://blog.tstc.org/2009/01/27/ny-nj-ct-stimulus-wish-lists-reasonable-disappointing-secret/comment-page-1/#comment-977 Gotham Gazette - The Wonkster » Blog Archive » Weekly Web Wrap Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:25:19 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3205#comment-977 [...] Area Stimulus Wish Lists: Reasonable, Disappointing, Secret (Tri-State Transportation Campaign) [...] [...] Area Stimulus Wish Lists: Reasonable, Disappointing, Secret (Tri-State Transportation Campaign) [...]

]]> By: RELEASE: TSTC Sues to Halt Garden State Parkway Widening, Calls for More and Better Congestion Relief « Mobilizing the Region http://blog.tstc.org/2009/01/27/ny-nj-ct-stimulus-wish-lists-reasonable-disappointing-secret/comment-page-1/#comment-974 RELEASE: TSTC Sues to Halt Garden State Parkway Widening, Calls for More and Better Congestion Relief « Mobilizing the Region Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:45:16 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3205#comment-974 [...] Jersey is seeking to use federal stimulus money to pay for the Parkway widening. The Campaign warned against using stimulus money for the project [...] [...] Jersey is seeking to use federal stimulus money to pay for the Parkway widening. The Campaign warned against using stimulus money for the project [...]

]]> By: Kate Slevin http://blog.tstc.org/2009/01/27/ny-nj-ct-stimulus-wish-lists-reasonable-disappointing-secret/comment-page-1/#comment-976 Kate Slevin Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:01:01 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3205#comment-976 Thanks for the comment, Pamela. The NYMTC public comment period is only for new projects that are not in the TIP already. And like the rest of the projects in the stimulus lists, there is no guarantee that any will get funding! Thanks for the comment, Pamela. The NYMTC public comment period is only for new projects that are not in the TIP already. And like the rest of the projects in the stimulus lists, there is no guarantee that any will get funding!

]]> By: Pamela Tamaddon http://blog.tstc.org/2009/01/27/ny-nj-ct-stimulus-wish-lists-reasonable-disappointing-secret/comment-page-1/#comment-975 Pamela Tamaddon Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:28:19 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3205#comment-975 I would like to remind all that NYMTC has opened a public comment period for the current TIP and National Economic Recovery Legislation funding. The information is provided below. Notice of Comment Period Topic:Potential Projects Funded through the National Economic Recovery Legislation Period: January 26, 2009 through February 6, 2009 Comment Period: The New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) has identified a list of potential transportation projects that may be funded through the National Economic Recovery Legislation that is currently under development. If funded, these projects will need to be amended into the NYMTC 2008-2012 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). In anticipation of the amendment process, a ten day public comment period for the list of potential projects begins on January 26, 2009 and ends on February 6, 2009. At the beginning of this period, information will be posted on the NYMTC website at http://www.nymtc.org/abouttip-down.cfm. Transportation projects funded with Federal monies are required to be on NYMTC’s TIP. This comment period gives the public the opportunity to provide feedback to NYMTC on the list of potential projects. As the National Economic Recovery Legislation is developed, NYMTC is advancing public review of potential projects in order to expedite the programming of funds provided once the legislation is passed. Comment Submission: Lower Hudson Valley Area Mid-Hudson South TCC Attn: Jean Shanahan 4 Burnett Blvd Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 jshanahan@dot.state.ny.us (845) 431-7921 Long Island Area Attn: Kevin Wolford Nassau/Suffolk TCC NYS Office Building, 4th Floor 250 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788 kwolford@dot.state.ny.us (631) 952-6115 New York City Area New York City TCC Attn: Uchenna Madu 47-40 21st Street, 9th Floor Long Island City, NY 11101 umadu@dot.state.ny.us (718) 482-4559 The comment period begins on Monday, January 26, 2009 and comments are due in writing by 4 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2009. Comments should be sent to the contact noted above for the area of the project location. Background: The New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) is a regional council of governments and transportation providers that serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for New York City, suburban Long Island and the lower Hudson Valley. In order to be more responsive to transportation planning needs at the local level, NYMTC is comprised of three Transportation Coordinating Committees (TCCs). The Mid-Hudson South TCC covers Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties; the Nassau/Suffolk TCC covers Nassau and Suffolk counties; and the New York City TCC covers the five boroughs of New York City. I would like to remind all that NYMTC has opened a public comment period for the current TIP and National Economic Recovery Legislation funding. The information is provided below.

Notice of Comment Period

Topic:Potential Projects Funded through the National Economic Recovery Legislation

Period: January 26, 2009 through February 6, 2009

Comment Period:
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) has identified a list of potential transportation projects that may be funded through the National Economic Recovery Legislation that is currently under development. If funded, these projects will need to be amended into the NYMTC 2008-2012 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). In anticipation of the amendment process, a ten day public comment period for the list of potential projects begins on January 26, 2009 and ends on February 6, 2009. At the beginning of this period, information will be posted on the NYMTC website at http://www.nymtc.org/abouttip-down.cfm.

Transportation projects funded with Federal monies are required to be on NYMTC’s TIP. This comment period gives the public the opportunity to provide feedback to NYMTC on the list of potential projects. As the National Economic Recovery Legislation is developed, NYMTC is advancing public review of potential projects in order to expedite the programming of funds provided once the legislation is passed.

Comment Submission:

Lower Hudson Valley Area
Mid-Hudson South TCC
Attn: Jean Shanahan
4 Burnett Blvd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
jshanahan@dot.state.ny.us
(845) 431-7921

Long Island Area
Attn: Kevin Wolford
Nassau/Suffolk TCC
NYS Office Building, 4th Floor
250 Veterans Memorial Highway
Hauppauge, NY 11788
kwolford@dot.state.ny.us
(631) 952-6115

New York City Area
New York City TCC
Attn: Uchenna Madu
47-40 21st Street, 9th Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101
umadu@dot.state.ny.us
(718) 482-4559

The comment period begins on Monday, January 26, 2009 and comments are due in writing by
4 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2009. Comments should be sent to the contact noted above for the area of the project location.

Background:
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) is a regional council of governments and transportation providers that serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for New York City, suburban Long Island and the lower Hudson Valley. In order to be more responsive to transportation planning needs at the local level, NYMTC is comprised of three Transportation Coordinating Committees (TCCs). The Mid-Hudson South TCC covers Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties; the Nassau/Suffolk TCC covers Nassau and Suffolk counties; and the New York City TCC covers the five boroughs of New York City.

]]> By: State Of Nj http://blog.tstc.org/2009/01/27/ny-nj-ct-stimulus-wish-lists-reasonable-disappointing-secret/comment-page-1/#comment-973 State Of Nj Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:35:05 +0000 http://blog.tstc.org/?p=3205#comment-973 [...] NY, NJ, CT Stimulus Wish Lists: Reasonable, Disappointing, Secret ... (blog.tstc.org) - January 27, 2009Furthermore, the state is seeking money for the widenings of the Garden State Parkway and NJ Turnpike. Federal subsidy of these sprawl-inducing road projects would be bad enough, but it’s not clear th… [...] [...] NY, NJ, CT Stimulus Wish Lists: Reasonable, Disappointing, Secret … (blog.tstc.org) – January 27, 2009Furthermore, the state is seeking money for the widenings of the Garden State Parkway and NJ Turnpike. Federal subsidy of these sprawl-inducing road projects would be bad enough, but it’s not clear th… [...]

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