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Decobike set up demonstration bike share stations in Long Beach, NY earlier this summer. A 400-bicycle program is set to launch this fall. While New York City residents eagerly await the unveiling of the preferred operator for what will eventually be the largest bike share program in the country, two municipalities in the [...] Farmingdale aims to revitalize its downtown through the addition of new office, retail, and residential development. (Click to view larger.) Over the years, and multiple administrations, the Village of Farmingdale has moved steadily towards remaking itself into a more transit-oriented, walkable and vibrant place. The goals of the Long Island village’s efforts have [...] Last week, Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos released his 2010 year-end audit that showed the County ended the year with a $26.6 million surplus. In response, Tri-State issued a statement welcoming the news and called for the surplus to be dedicated to funding LI Bus. Long Island Business News readers agreed, in an informal [...] Fast traffic has made Main Street, in Smithtown, dangerous for pedestrians. The Complete Streets law to make roads safer for all has yet to be signed by Governor Cuomo. But NYSDOT Commissioner Joan McDonald has a unique opportunity to put her stamp on a high-profile safety project in downtown Smithtown, at an intersection [...] The possible collapse of an agreement between Connecticut and its state employee unions has created tremendous uncertainty around the state budget. While the state employees’ coalition has postponed any action on contract concessions which would be necessary for Connecticut to balance its budget, Governor Malloy has given no indication that he will back down from moving [...] The existing Merritt 7 Metro-North station has only a small shelter and a low platform. The prospect of a balanced budget in Connecticut is unclear now that an agreement with state employee unions appears at risk of collapse. But one positive highlight from the state’s budget was the shielding of more transportation revenue from [...] Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy has laid out an expansive vision for a smart growth and transit-oriented future. His recently announced support for extending the Route 11 highway, at a cost of up to $1.4 billion, goes directly against it. The Route 11 project would extend the road through sparsely developed land, likely leading [...] A few weeks ago, Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management issued a Request for Applications for the state’s first-ever transit-oriented-development pilot program. The $5 million used for the program was released in Governor Dan Malloy’s first State Bond Commission hearing and was welcomed after three years of delays. According to the announcement, the grants [...] A road diet in East Haven created wider shoulders for walkers and bikers, and slowed down traffic, at low cost. (Click to view larger.) Six months ago, ConnDOT announced it would adopt several policies putting walkers and bikers on more equal footing with drivers. What’s happened since then? MTR recently spoke with agency staff [...] The intersection of Main Street (Route 25/25A) and Lawrence Avenue in Smithtown. Since this photo was taken, NYSDOT installed fencing to prevent jaywalking, striped higher-visibility crosswalks, and retimed signals. But the agency hasn't addressed the intersection's fundamental problem: A road design that allows cars to speed through downtown. Route 25/25A in downtown Smithtown, [...] |
 
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