Transportation

FRESHDIRECT WINS 2015 EPA NORTHEAST DIESEL COLLABORATIVE BREATHE EASY LEADERSHIP AWARD

FRESHDIRECT WINS 2015 EPA NORTHEAST DIESEL COLLABORATIVE BREATHE EASY LEADERSHIP AWARD

  FreshDirect CEO and co-founder Jason Ackerman, Director of Fleet Operations Michael Derrig, & FreshDirect Transportation employees hold the 2015 EPA NEDC Breathe Easy Leadership Award   FreshDirect recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for investments in technologies to significantly […]

PA James Introduces Legislation to Protect Pedestrians in New York City

Outdated Law Gives Drivers Right of Way During Crosswalk Countdown NEW YORK — Public Advocate Letitia James announced new legislation to protect pedestrians crossing at intersections in New York City. Current law states that as soon as a flashing red […]

ShareRoller:  Handy E-Bike and E-Scooter Kit

ShareRoller: Handy E-Bike and E-Scooter Kit

Indiegogo campaign brings the first portable and removable electric assist for bicycles, kickscooters, even bike share, along with an e-bike/e-scooter bundle   NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — What if one compact device could add electric power to everything you […]

by · November 10, 2015 · Sports, Technology, Transportation

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: MTA Capital Plan/East Bronx Metro North Expansion

“Today’s announcement represents a great day for public transportation in The Bronx, across the city and throughout the region. Our transit system is the backbone of our economy, and a fully-funded MTA capital plan is critical to not only the […]

Gridlock Sam says, “Papal visit to NY means traffic jams of biblical proportions!

Gridlock Sam says, “Papal visit to NY means traffic jams of biblical proportions!

Holy-Lock! Papal visit to NY means traffic jams of “biblical proportions” Pope+ UN General Assembly + Thursday Night Football + Yankees = Gridlock City   With the UN General Assembly, Yankees and Giants games, and Pope Francis’ first visit to […]

by · September 22, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Transportation
METROCARD MOBILE VAN SCHEDULE FOR THE THROGGS NECK SECTION OF THE BRONX 9/11/15  1pm-3pm

METROCARD MOBILE VAN SCHEDULE FOR THE THROGGS NECK SECTION OF THE BRONX 9/11/15 1pm-3pm

METROCARD MOBILE VAN SCHEDULE FOR THE THROGGS NECK SECTION OF THE BRONX SPONSORED BY ASSEMBLYMAN MICHAEL BENEDETTO   Bronx, New York – Assemblyman Michael Benedetto announces that the MetroCard Mobile Van will visit the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx. […]

by · September 7, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Transportation
[Photo caption: Senator Rev Ruben Diaz; Bronx County Leader Marcos Crespo, Senator Adriano Espaillat, Assemblyman Jose Rivera, Assemblyman Victor Pichardo, Antonio Cabrera, Daniel Genese, Elvin Marte, Marcos De La Cruz, Nancy Soria, Francisco Roa, Jose R. Jean, Cira Angeles, Avik Kabessa]

De Blasio Blinks In War of Words With Uber

Late on Thursday afternoon, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration announced that it was dropping support for the proposed cap on Uber’s growth. In exchange, the city says Uber will start contributing to the MTA  and add worker and consumer protections. The city […]

MOVE NY: New Tolls or Lower Tolls?

Your choice: New toll – High costs, no transportation investment Move NY – Lower tolls, fixed roads and bridges When MTA tolls and fares increased on Sunday, Move NY volunteers fanned out to all seven MTA bridges to get the group’s […]

by · March 23, 2015 · Government, Transportation

Comment Period Opens December 11, 2014 for Amendments to the NYMTC 2014-2018 TIP

Notice of Comment Period  Topic:       Proposed Transportation Improvement Program Amendments Affecting 31 Projects    Period:     December 11, 2014 through December 23, 2014 The New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) announces a public comment period for proposed amendments to the […]

by · December 11, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Transportation