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The W train was cut during MTA's service reductions in 2010. Photo: Heath Brandon. The tax reform bill currently moving through Albany includes several provisions that could hurt transit riders. First, the bill would whittle down the payroll tax that currently helps fund the MTA – under the terms of the bill, private [...] Today the MTA announced its budget proposal for 2012 and explained how it plans to fill a $9 billion gap in its capital construction program. Media reports were generally positive, but transit advocates were critical of the plan because it relies on the issuance of $7 billion in more debt and puts more of [...] After substantial press coverage last fall and winter, the idea of a No. 7 subway extension to New Jersey has faded from public view. But MTR has learned from numerous sources that New York City is proceeding with a study of the proposal that could include a plan for a bus transfer station at [...] Moving on: Goodbye to Kyle Wiswall (second from left), Zoe Baldwin (fourth from left), and Michelle Ernst (rightmost)! Tri-State Transportation Campaign welcomes four new team members and says goodbye to three. Staff analyst Michelle Ernst will be moving to Connecticut in March to start a new chapter of her life as a full-time [...] Want to help make our region more transit friendly, bikeable and walkable? TSTC is hiring two NJ-based positions: the first to manage our statewide work and another more grassroots position located in southern New Jersey. Full listings and application instructions are below. NEW JERSEY ADVOCATE Description: The New Jersey Advocate will represent TSTC’s [...] Earlier this week, TSTC sent a letter to Governor-Elect Cuomo outlining transportation priorities for 2011 and beyond. Many items fit directly into his campaign promises of encouraging smart growth, reforming government, expanding transit, and encouraging biking and walking. With the state funding crisis in mind, the letter is focused on maintaining transit funding and [...] With a deepening budget crisis and continued chaos in Albany, New York’s next Governor will inherit no shortage of challenges. Transportation is no exception: transit systems across the state face incredible deficits and the state lacks a 21st century transportation agenda. How the Governor chooses to deal with transportation issues in 2011 and beyond will dictate [...] |
 
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