Beyond the Region is a sporadically-published edition of MTR, which will document the transportation-related components of TSTC staff members’ travels. Earlier this month, TSTC Communications
Another pedestrian has been killed trying to cross Central Avenue in the Capital District: COLONIE – A 62-year-old woman was hit and killed while she was trying
Last week, the American College of Sports Medicine released its ninth annual American Fitness Index measuring health and fitness levels of the 50 most populous metropolitan
Today, May 20, is National Bike to Work Day, rounding out this year’s National Bike to Work Week. It’s well known that biking is good
Nearly two months ago, New York State legislators approved a $27 billion 5-year capital plan for roads, bridges and non-MTA transit. But for the second year in a
In the past two decades, as new lanes and paths have sprouted throughout the five boroughs, bicycling in New York City–once considered a fringe activity–is now
A report released today from the New York City Department of Transportation says the city has seen a 320 percent increase in bicycling since 1990.
Today, May 4, is the fifth annual National Bike to School Day. More than 2,000 events are planned nationwide, with 77 in the tri-state area alone, from safety
The day after a car was hit by a Metro North train last week, Governor Cuomo renewed his call for more safety measures at railroad
Believe it or not, New York is not Copenhagen. Which means that when a bike lane or sidewalk is closed due to construction, people using
