Last Day to See Regional Rail Exhibit
The Regional Rail exhibit at 4 Times Square, which kicked off with a talk by environmentalist Theodore W. Kheel, was originally supposed close on March 2, but was extended until today.
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Exhibit Reception: Making the Connection: Moving Forward on Regional Rail
By Aaron Donovan |
The Durst Organization presents … Making the ConnectionMoving Forward on Regional Rail The Case for Regional Rail Presented by the Institute for Rational Urban Mobility, Inc. 4 passenger railroads Serving 3 states Operating from 2 great stations Can be forged into 1 regional rail network Reception Featuring Special Guest Theodore W. Kheel, President, Nurture New […]
Making the Connection: Moving Forward on Regional Rail
By Aaron Naparstek |
Wednesday, September 13, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Opening ReceptionMaking the Connection: Moving Forward on Regional RailThe Municipal Art Society457 Madison AvenueNew York, NY 10022 With four railway systems serving three states from two Manhattan terminals, the New York metropolitan region lacks a comprehensive, interconnected rail network. This exhibit of maps, photographs and renderings proposes connecting Grand […]
Regional Rail Working Group Monthly Meeting
By Aaron Donovan |
The monthly meeting of the Regional Rail Working Group. A key topic for discussion will be a presentation by Joe Clift of his analysis of the ability of Regional Rail lines serving the Bronx and Queens to divert peak hour passengers from overcrowded subway lines. Agenda items for the August 15, 2007, meeting will include […]
Regional Rail Working Group Monthly Meeting
By Aaron Donovan |
Agenda items for Wednesday’s meeting will include an update on each of these key initiatives: Thru-running at Penn Station Upper Level Loop Alternative for LIRR East Side Access Penn Station-Grand Central connection Rockaway Cut-off – one-seat ride Midtown Manhattan-JFK Airport Lower Manhattan Access Regional Rail Freight plan Intercity rail issues Discussion will focus on thru-running […]
Regional Rail Working Group Meeting
By Jason Varone |
Regional Rail Working Group A Consortium of Transit Advocacy Organizations A key topic for discussion will be a proposal by several New Jersey rail advocates to extend the #7 subway west under the Hudson River to New Jersey, to Secaucus Transfer. Also, discussion will continue on rail equipment options for thru-running at Penn Station. Agenda […]
Regional Rail Working Group Monthly Meeting
By Aaron Donovan |
Agenda items for the September 19, 2007, meeting will include a quick update on each of these key initiatives: Through-running at Penn Station Upper Level Loop Alternative for LIRR East Side Access Penn Station-Grand Central Connection Rockaway Cut-off — one-seat ride Midtown Manhattan-JFK Airport Lower Manhattan Access Regional Rail Freight plan Intercity rail issues Discussion […]