Tag: transportation
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MTA’s lack of climate change plan causes challenges for Columbia University students
Flooding in the subway system interferes with commutes to Columbia University.
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Privacy Groups React to Expanded Subway Surveillance Program
Privacy watchdogs are expressing concern after Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement that the MTA will soon install two cameras inside every subway car.
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Chelsea’s Penn South Residents Push Back on MTA Substation Project
The MTA proposed construction for an underground power substation between buildings of a residential co-op on West 28th Street in Chelsea. Residents of Penn South are concerned about noise and air pollution because of the construction.
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Community Board Fights for Safety Improvements at Crash Prone Intersection
The intersection at West 42nd Street and 11th Avenue has been the site of ten traffic accidents so far this year.
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Public transit in Midtown West often a ‘nightmare’ for the disabled
Just under half of the subway stations in Midtown West are accessible, which often makes commuting miserable for workers and residents who cannot use stairs.
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27 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act passes, advocates push MTA for change
New York City disability advocate organizations speak up about MTA’s lack of accessibility.
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Construction to transform Penn Station begins
Construction to transform the old Farley post office in to an extension of the country’s busiest train station has begun.
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Residents seek safe pedestrian access to Riverside South Park
Regular sidewalk closures make it daunting for residents in the West 50s to access the riverside waterfront park across the West Side Highway.
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Seniors face increased difficulty as Almanac predicts blistering winter
Seniors and service providers prepare for what the Almanac says will be another tough winter.
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Bike Lane Changes For Safety
The Broadway bike lane south of Times Square will be moved in 2013 under a new design by the Department of Transportation. Cyclists give their opinion on the matter.
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New Yorkers on the Move Ahead of Hurricane Sandy
New Yorkers are always trying to get from point A to point B. But this afternoon, as the streets emptied and the supermarket aisles filled with people buying last-minute supplies, many were trying instead to get out of the city in advance of Hurricane Sandy. The National Weather Service predicts that New York City will…
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Midtown West: Walking Can Be Bad for Your Health
Transportation Alternatives has compiled a color-coded list of the most dangerous Community Board districts for pedestrians. Community District Five topped the list with 8,604 accidents during a 15-year period and a “code red” designation.
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Port Authority Greenmarket: An Oasis in the Midtown West Food Desert
The Port Authority farmer’s market offers fresh produce in an unusual location. But how much does this small market contribute to the fresh food options in the area around Port Authority and Times Square?
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