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New Post: MBTA proposes extending Silver Line to Sullivan Square – NBC Boston -The MBTA’s Silver Line could be extended through Chelsea and Everett under a new proposal that would have the SL3 line end at Sullivan Square station in Boston. The MBTA and Massachusetts Department of Transportation are making the recommendation from the results of the Silver Line Extension Alternatives Analysis, which looked at how current service... The MBTA's Silver Line could be extended through Chelsea and Everett under a new proposal that would have the SL3 line end at Sullivan Square station in Boston. The MBTA and Massachusetts Department of Transportation are making the recommendation from the results of the Silver Line Extension Alternatives Analysis, which looked at how current service could be extended to maximize the benefits for riders. Under the proposal, the SL3 route would continue from its current end at Chelsea into Everett and end at Sullivan Square, where riders could then connect with the Orange Line to access other areas of the system. SL3, which opened in 2018, currently connects Chelsea to Logan Airport East Boston, the Seaport and South Station. Officials estimate the extension would offer better access to 345,000 jobs in the area and increase daily ridership by around 15,000 riders. “This extension of service is exactly what we are talking about when we say the Administration is prioritizing public transportation investments which fill gaps in our system, increase access for residents in underserved communities, and make our transportation network more equitable," Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt said in a media statement. The project is estimated to cost around $95 million. The MBTA and MassDOT said they are exploring funding options. The proposal comes at a tumultuous time for the MBTA, with the agency looking a budget gap of at least $560 million. There are continued struggles over perceived safety issues that brought federal investigators into demand charges, and service delays and changes have become a norm as new leadership attempts to get a handle on years of delayed or insufficient maintenance. The system is full of slow zones which slow rider commutes, and the ongoing work has caused rolling closures across the system, forcing T riders to rely on shuttle buses or alternative routes. Source link

New Post: MBTA proposes extending Silver Line to Sullivan Square – NBC Boston -The MBTA’s Silver Line could be extended through Chelsea and Everett under a new proposal that would have the SL3 line end at Sullivan Square station in Boston. The MBTA and Massachusetts Department of Transportation are making the recommendation from the results of the Silver Line Extension Alternatives Analysis, which looked at how current service... The MBTA's Silver Line could be extended through Chelsea and Everett under a new proposal that would have the SL3 line end at Sullivan Square station in Boston. The MBTA and Massachusetts Department of Transportation are making the recommendation from the results of the Silver Line Extension Alternatives Analysis, which looked at how current service could be extended to maximize the benefits for riders. Under the proposal, the SL3 route would continue from its current end at Chelsea into Everett and end at Sullivan Square, where riders could then connect with the Orange Line to access other areas of the system. SL3, which opened in 2018, currently connects Chelsea to Logan Airport East Boston, the Seaport and South Station. Officials estimate the extension would offer better access to 345,000 jobs in the area and increase daily ridership by around 15,000 riders. “This extension of service is exactly what we are talking about when we say the Administration is prioritizing public transportation investments which fill gaps in our system, increase access for residents in underserved communities, and make our transportation network more equitable," Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt said in a media statement. The project is estimated to cost around $95 million. The MBTA and MassDOT said they are exploring funding options. The proposal comes at a tumultuous time for the MBTA, with the agency looking a budget gap of at least $560 million. There are continued struggles over perceived safety issues that brought federal investigators into demand charges, and service delays and changes have become a norm as new leadership attempts to get a handle on years of delayed or insufficient maintenance. The system is full of slow zones which slow rider commutes, and the ongoing work has caused rolling closures across the system, forcing T riders to rely on shuttle buses or alternative routes. Source link

New Post: MBTA proposes extending Silver Line to Sullivan Square – NBC Boston -The MBTA’s Silver Line could be extended through Chelsea and Everett under a new proposal that would have the SL3 line end at Sullivan Square station in Boston. The MBTA and Massachusetts Department of Transportation are making the recommendation from the results of the Silver Line Extension Alternatives Analysis, which looked at how current service... The MBTA's Silver Line could be extended through Chelsea and Everett under a new proposal that would have the SL3 line end at Sullivan Square station in Boston. The MBTA and Massachusetts Department of Transportation are making the recommendation from the results of the Silver Line Extension Alternatives Analysis, which looked at how current service could be extended to maximize the benefits for riders. Under the proposal, the SL3 route would continue from its current end at Chelsea into Everett and end at Sullivan Square, where riders could then connect with the Orange Line to access other areas of the system. SL3, which opened in 2018, currently connects Chelsea to Logan Airport East Boston, the Seaport and South Station. Officials estimate the extension would offer better access to 345,000 jobs in the area and increase daily ridership by around 15,000 riders. “This extension of service is exactly what we are talking about when we say the Administration is prioritizing public transportation investments which fill gaps in our system, increase access for residents in underserved communities, and make our transportation network more equitable," Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt said in a media statement. The project is estimated to cost around $95 million. The MBTA and MassDOT said they are exploring funding options. The proposal comes at a tumultuous time for the MBTA, with the agency looking a budget gap of at least $560 million. There are continued struggles over perceived safety issues that brought federal investigators into demand charges, and service delays and changes have become a norm as new leadership attempts to get a handle on years of delayed or insufficient maintenance. The system is full of slow zones which slow rider commutes, and the ongoing work has caused rolling closures across the system, forcing T riders to rely on shuttle buses or alternative routes. Source link

New Post: MBTA proposes extending Silver Line to Sullivan Square – NBC Boston -The MBTA’s Silver Line could be extended through Chelsea and Everett under a new proposal that would have the SL3 line end at Sullivan Square station in Boston. The MBTA and Massachusetts Department of Transportation are making the recommendation from the results of the Silver Line Extension Alternatives Analysis, which looked at how current service... The MBTA's Silver Line could be extended through Chelsea and Everett under a new proposal that would have the SL3 line end at Sullivan Square station in Boston. The MBTA and Massachusetts Department of Transportation are making the recommendation from the results of the Silver Line Extension Alternatives Analysis, which looked at how current service could be extended to maximize the benefits for riders. Under the proposal, the SL3 route would continue from its current end at Chelsea into Everett and end at Sullivan Square, where riders could then connect with the Orange Line to access other areas of the system. SL3, which opened in 2018, currently connects Chelsea to Logan Airport East Boston, the Seaport and South Station. Officials estimate the extension would offer better access to 345,000 jobs in the area and increase daily ridership by around 15,000 riders. “This extension of service is exactly what we are talking about when we say the Administration is prioritizing public transportation investments which fill gaps in our system, increase access for residents in underserved communities, and make our transportation network more equitable," Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt said in a media statement. The project is estimated to cost around $95 million. The MBTA and MassDOT said they are exploring funding options. The proposal comes at a tumultuous time for the MBTA, with the agency looking a budget gap of at least $560 million. There are continued struggles over perceived safety issues that brought federal investigators into demand charges, and service delays and changes have become a norm as new leadership attempts to get a handle on years of delayed or insufficient maintenance. The system is full of slow zones which slow rider commutes, and the ongoing work has caused rolling closures across the system, forcing T riders to rely on shuttle buses or alternative routes. Source link

📢 I was honored to have participated in the Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee Hearing on October 1, 2024, focusing on "Optimizing Pennsylvania's Multimodal Transportation System." Thank you Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. and Senator Marty Flynn and the entire committee for holding the hearing. Here are some key takeaways: 🚌 Innovation in Transit: Alongside my colleague Tim Geibel from Crawford Area Transportation Authority, we shared how Pennsylvania's transit systems are leading the way with digital transformations, microtransit expansions, and innovative partnerships. 💡 Highlight: The FindMyRide app and StopHopper microtransit service are game-changers for accessibility! 📈 rabbittransit's Ridership Recovery: Fixed Route up 5%, Shared Ride 9%, and Microtransit 9% compared to last year. 💰 Funding Proposal: Governor Shapiro's proposal to increase state sales tax revenue for transit by at least 1.75% could be crucial for preventing service cuts and fare increases, while providing us the opportunity to plan for our future and meet growing economic needs of our communities. 🔮 Future Innovations: With additional resources, we could see expanded microtransit services, high-intensity transit corridors, and modernized fare collection systems. 🤝 Diverse Perspectives: The hearing featured insights from Jeffrey Iseman (PA Statewide Independent Living Council), rabbittransit user and transit advocate Mark Edwards and Connor Descheemaker (Transit Forward Philadelphia) on advocacy, as well as Katharine Eagan Kelleman (Pittsburgh Regional Transit) and Leslie S. Richards (SEPTA) on transit in major cities. It's clear that public transportation is vital for Pennsylvania's economy and community well-being. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important discussion and excited to see how these innovations and future investments shape the transit of tomorrow in our state! #PublicTransportation #PennsylvaniaTransit #TransitInnovation #SustainableTransport #PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaPennsylvania Public Transportation Association (PPTA)

Our statement on today's dismal MTA board meeting: Today, we joined more than a hundred advocates and everyday New Yorkers who testified before the MTA Board in favor of immediately reinstating congestion pricing.    We voiced our indignation over the decision to indefinitely pause the program, an emotion that swelled into anger at hearing from the MTA all the critical projects we are losing from the current capital plan as a result of that shortsighted decision.    We were moments away from literal shovels in the ground on 2nd Ave. Subway Phase II work. Now that work, those union jobs, and those opportunities for overlooked commuters have just disappeared. We have no idea how many months or, more likely, years it will take to resume these projects, adding to costs unnecessarily and denying East Harlem the transit justice it has been owed for generations.   And that is just the tip of the iceberg: Crucial accessibility improvements at 23 stations across the city. Electric buses that will reduce carbon emissions. Modern train cars and signals to update our aging train fleet and increase service. All these must wait. We hear a lot about a “promise” of funding, but it’s all vapor with no timeframe at this point. No alternative solution has yet been proposed to make up the $15 billion and environmental benefits that congestion pricing provides. We do not believe one exists, and various reports demonstrate just that. Congestion pricing is a policy unicorn -- one we could use right now. -- Carlo Scissura https://lnkd.in/d-yZVKp3

Exciting news! Our groundbreaking paper: "How Nashville Can Create A Multimodal Freeway System Within Five Years" (augmenting the Governor’s grand vision for a P3 project building new Choice Lanes on the I-24 Southeast) with the prioritized introduction of Flexi-Choice lanes, cash rewards, and active traffic management strategies to transform our regional commute in record time has attracted the attention of The Tennessean. A more conversational summary of the innovation was published today in the OpEd section. Building on collaboration and insights from the Nashville's Drive to Work coalition’s efforts, which include two major announcements and one fantastic action plan: - Greater Nashville Regional Council's Executive Director, Michael Skipper's regarding P3 incentive programs,  - Matt Maservey shares Tennessee Department of Transportation Long Range Planning’s initiative to restore and extend the evaluation of a Statewide Transportation Demand Management Initiative. - Michael Replogle’s former Deputy Commissioner for Policy at the New York City Department of Transportation, sharing an Action Agenda for Middle Tennessee William Ankner, former Department of Transportation Commissioner of both Rhode Island and Louisiana, Michael Replogle, and I wrote this Nashville-focused action plan (for “policy wonks") to help pave the way to congestion relief, on a timeline that is readily achievable. Please read and share the OpEd article found here - https://lnkd.in/ga5vVEpG - and let me know your thoughts in the comments below. Read and download our full groundbreaking paper: "How Nashville Can Create A Multimodal Freeway System Within Five Years" here - https://lnkd.in/gCi8qtWi Hytch, LLC, Nashville's Drive to Work, Cumberland Region Tomorrow, Nashville Entrepreneur Center, TRANSIT ALLIANCE OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE INC, Greater Nashville Regional Council, Greater Nashville Technology Council, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Nashville Entrepreneur Center Michael McSurdy, Bill Klehm, Michael Skipper, Demetria Kalodimos, Patrick DeCorla-Souza, David Plazas #NashvilleTraffic #SmartMobility #UrbanPlanning #SustainableTransportation

In a collaborative effort to enhance New York City's public transportation, ten Congressional members have urged Governor Kathy Hochul to allocate $45 million towards the expansion of the city's fare-free bus pilot program. This program, initiated last year by the MTA, offers fare-free rides on selected bus routes across the city's boroughs, aimed at assessing impacts on ridership, fare evasion, and service efficiency. Spearheaded by Reps. Grace Meng and Dan Goldman, the request aims to extend the pilot to more routes and improve bus service frequency and reliability, addressing the city's need for faster and more equitable transit solutions. #NYCFareFreeBus #PublicTransit #MTAExpansion #EquitableTransport #NYCBudget2025

After discovering a significant data error in my previous attempt at restructuring public transit service in Seattle, I went to work creating a new version of it. 24/7, frequent service still is possible, and improves overall access by 15%, but it comes at a greater cost than before. This may never be a feasible transit network for Seattle, but the ideas underlying it are still worth advocating for. https://lnkd.in/g9ydFxcS https://lnkd.in/gi_nXaxp

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board voted 11-1 today to approve the toll rates for the nation’s first congestion pricing plan, setting the stage for the MTA to begin collecting tolls under the state’s Central Business District Tolling Program. New York’s congestion pricing program will charge most vehicles entering Manhattan south of and including 60th Street. Excluded from tolling will be traffic on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive, the West Side Highway and the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel connection to West Street. The plan exempts emergency vehicles, certain vehicles transporting people with disabilities, commuter, transit and some school buses, and public-works government vehicles. Paul Young CPA CGA is a former Senior IBM Customer Success Manager that has deployed over 300 data and AI solutions across industries. Paul is also focusing on driving better business decisions through the modernization of the data architecture. Paul_Young_CGA@outlook.com   Courses - https://lnkd.in/ga_S5dMR   Blog – LLM and the Budgeting, Forecasting Cycle - https://lnkd.in/gAbvhTCW     Blog – Data and AI – Traffic Flow - https://lnkd.in/gZx88bkg   Blog – Urban Planning and Urban Renewal - https://lnkd.in/g_DZSKSy    Blog – Five Best Practices related to ESG Reporting - https://lnkd.in/grj4d-jh Blog – ESG – Regulatory Complexity of ESG Reporting - https://lnkd.in/ga_VNQN3 Blog - CFOs’ Impact on Authentic Sustainability in 2024 - https://lnkd.in/geSg-2iv   Blog – Top 6 areas for Urban, Rual and Remote Planning – Smart Cities - https://lnkd.in/gmvMhR3e