NYSDOT Paper Warns of Fracking’s “Ominous” Impacts

A truck involved in hydraulic fracturing drives on a rural road.

“The potential transportation impacts are ominous.”

A truck involved in hydraulic fracturing drives on a rural road.

It’s a striking statement—something one might expect from a citizen activist, not a discussion paper drafted by NYSDOT. Leaked last week, an internal document addressing the potential impacts of the hydro-fracking industry on New York’s roads paints [...]

Still No Details on Privatized Nassau County Bus Service

A Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority bus in 2010.

In early June, Nassau County announced that Veolia Transportation will operate its bus system starting in January 2012, and claimed that there would be no fare increases and service cuts in 2012.  Since then, the County has failed to disclose any further information about [...]

Camden’s CYCLE Program Helping Young People Get Fit, Get Around

For many of us, learning how to ride a bike was a rite of passage. Being able to ride to school, the store or even just down the block represented a new degree of freedom and personal mobility (it just so happened to also be very good exercise). Although many Americans still have this [...]

“Back on Track”: A New Source for NE Corridor News

Last month, the Business Alliance for Northeast Mobility launched a new blog, “Back on Track: Northeast,” to follow the region’s progress towards establishing high-quality passenger rail service in the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The blog is meant to serve as a common platform for information and research regarding the importance and need for investment in the [...]