A weekly roundup of good deeds, missteps, heroic feats and epic failures in the tri-state region and beyond.
WINNERS
Branford, CT – Branford is adding a second platform to the town’s Shore Line East station to allow for more frequent trains.
Lisa & Jacqueline Sheriff of Waldwick, NJ – The mother-daughter team are hoping to increase traffic safety on local roadways not just by encouraging slower speeds, but by protecting traffic enforcement personnel as well.
Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation – The Dodge Foundation is supporting “creative placemaking” efforts in communities throughout New Jersey, which not only helps these communities to grow and thrive by inspiring innovation and expression, but also by catalyzing economic growth in distressed neighborhoods.
Perth, Australia rail commuters – Dozens of riders worked together to tilt a commuter train in order to free a rider trapped between the platform and train.
LOSERS
M100 bus riders – The MTA and NYCDOT approved a new route for the M100 bus service, which now requires that riders exiting at an Inwood bus stop alight directly into a lane of traffic.
N Train riders – Bed bugs have been found on three trains this week.
