Joby Jacob

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Bus access to LIRR stations such as Auburndale, and reduced LIRR fares, could help residents of Eastern Queens's transit deserts. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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Op-Ed: The Queens Bus-Network Redesign May Hurt Transit Deserts

By Joby Jacob | Jan 27, 2020 | No Comments

The MTA plan would strand Eastern Queens residents and send them back to their cars. But better, cheaper LIRR access could be a game changer.

The photo shows why Jewel Avenue is so dangerous for cyclists. Here at the 69th Road leg, cyclists are expected to make their way uphill with drivers who have exited a highway as the bike lane disappears. Photo: Google Maps

Op-Ed: Jewel Avenue is the New Boulevard of Death

By Joby Jacob | Nov 13, 2019 | No Comments

Jewel Avenue — like neighboring Queens Boulevard — excels in road injuries and fatalities. DOT should redesign it, stat!