The CT Dept of Transportation is already warning us of an impending shortage of snow-plow drivers as the agency is having trouble hiring staffers in the competitive jobs market. Continue Reading →
TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Zooming through Winter
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TALKING TRANSPORTATION: A Chat with the Commissioner of Dept of Transportation
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Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe Guilietti has a holiday gift for rail commuters… and maybe a lump of coal for the stockings for highway speeders. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Jim Cameron, Joe Guilletti, Talking Transportation, transportation
TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Hoots for these Holiday Gifts for Rail Commuters
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“How about a collection of old, graffiti-covered advertising posters from the railcar interiors. Maybe you’ll score the rare ‘If You See Something, Say Something’ posters from the time when all we had to worry about were terrorists.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Filed under: Transportation, commuting, Jim Cameron, Metro North
TALKING TRANSPORTATION: The End of Commuting?
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“I don’t think passenger levels on Metro-North will return to pre-COVID levels for many years. Some think it may take a decade. To date, Metro-North ridership is only back to about 50% and not increasing.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Filed under: Transportation, James Cameron, Joe Guilietti
TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Leaves vs Locomotives
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“On some lines the slippery leaves can virtually leave the trains unable to move. Case in point, the Danbury branch line which is an almost continual up-hill climb from Norwalk to ‘The Hat City,’ 397 feet above sea level.” – James Cameron Continue Reading →
Filed under: Transportation, James Cameron, leaves on tracks, Metro-North
Governors Lamont, Hochul, Murphy Announce Agreement on Federal Funding for Region’s Public Transportation
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“The agreement reached by Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey is great news for our region.” – Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Ned Lamont
TALKING TRANSPORTATION: East Side Access Project is Good News for Transportation
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The project that’s been happening right under our feet at Grand Central since 2006: a new rail station. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Transportation, East Side Access Project, Grand Central Terminal, Jim Cameron, LIRR, MTA
TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Saving Money on Metro-North
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OFF-PEAK only fares remain in effect on all trains, even at rush hour, through the end of this year. Yet the railroad is still selling peak tickets, both on its eTix app and its ticket machines. Why? Continue Reading →
Filed under: Transportation, James Cameron, Metro-North, Talking Transportation
New Phase of the Arch Street Corridor Traffic Improvements Project to Commence Monday, Nov 1
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The next phase of the Arch Street Corridor Traffic Improvements Project begins on Monday, November 1. There will be intermittent lane closures that will take place both day and night for a two-week time span in order to prevent a backup of vehicles exiting off of I-95 and on the already congested Arch Street. With approximately 35,000 vehicles traveling on Arch Street per day, this project aims to mitigate traffic congestion and improve air quality. The Arch Street Corridor Traffic Improvements Project focuses on five signalized intersections including one pedestrian crosswalk. To improve the traffic an Adaptive Signal System will be installed. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Dept of Public Works
TALKING TRANSPORTATION: On-Demand Micro-Transit Options Could Make Metro-North Train Service Door-to-Door
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“Imagine using an app to book a car, a train ride and another car to your destination in one step.” – James Cameron Continue Reading →