A weekly roundup of good deeds, missteps, heroic feats and epic failures in the tri-state region and beyond.
WINNERS
Nassau County Legislator Judith Jacobs — Legis. Jacobs, a tireless advocate for safe streets and increased funding for Nassau’s beleagured bus system, passed away last night. Throughout her 11 terms of service, Jacobs fought for lower speed limits and road diets on dangerous roads, worked across party lines to secure NICE bus funding and was a vocal advocate against transit service cuts. Nassau County lost one of its finest legislators. TSTC extends our most sincere condolences to her family and friends.
New York City Public Advocate Letitia James — City Council passed a bill proposed by James that expands a pedestrian’s right of way to include when a countdown clock is in progress and a red hand signal is flashing.
Motivate — Citi Bike riders broke daily ridership records twice last week and again this past Tuesday, with more than 64,000 rides.
Thirsty New Haven Line riders — The nation’s busiest commuter rail line is getting 60 new rail cars, 10 of which will mark the return of bar cars.
LOSERS
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto — Two months into the transportation shutdown, and little progress has been made to end the impasse.
Monmouth County, NJ — For the second year in a row, Monmouth County led the state in the number of fatal crashes during 2015, with 45 crashes resulting in 49 deaths.
Manhattan Bridge bicyclists — The Manhattan Bridge was closed without prior notice to bike traffic during rush hour yesterday due to the presidential motorcade.
