Sentences with phrase «for access to transit»

«They [millennials] seem more willing than other cohorts to trade space for access to transit and a walkable, mixed - use lifestyle,» says Stockton Williams, executive director of the Urban Land Institute's Terwilliger Center for Housing in Washington, D.C. «It doesn't necessarily mean they're all saying they want to live in downtown central cities.

«They seem more willing than other cohorts to trade space for access to transit and a walkable, mixed - use lifestyle,» says Stockton Williams, executive director of the Urban Land Institute's Terwilliger Center for Housing in Washington, D.C. «It doesn't necessarily mean they're all saying they want to live in downtown central cities.

Not exact matches

Russia has a foothold in Moldova's separatist Trans - Dniester region, where some 1,500 Russian troops are deployed, but Ukraine's decision Thursday to block transit access for those troops could weaken Russia's influence.

But it also had high marks for access to public transit and general upkeep.

It had lower marks than others for its hours of metro accessibility and general access to public transit systems.

Under the MTA's previously - existing 2015 - 2019 capital program, Arts for Transit was allotted $ 1.7 million a part of the East Side Access project, which looks to extend the Long Island Rail Road from Penn Station to Grand Central, all earmarked for 2016.

The state would also need to commit to major transit improvements as part of its proposal for Port Covington, both because easy access to public transit is on Amazon's wish list and because adding 50,000 jobs without improved transit could be a recipe for gridlock.

ILRC actively advocates on transportation issues and is a lead plaintiff in a case against BART for failing to ensure that people with disabilities can access the regional mass transit system.

So tell me my good fellow How someone is going to manage the equivalent of an 45 minute drive without a car or access to public transit (that would be about a 30 mile trip, so at least 10» ish hours walking for the average person or 3» ish hours on a bicycle if I recall base speeds correctly right)?

Other important considerations around fairness must also be addressed, such as whether to provide charge - free access options or routes to ensure accessibility and inclusivity, whether to charge individuals a congestion fee for driving where alternative modes of transportation are not available (e.g. the lack of public transit in rural areas), whether the charge for commercial and private vehicles differs or not, and whether individuals living further away from urban areas and thus travelling further distances should face a higher charge than individuals living in urban areas.

«From fighting for a higher minimum wage to expanding healthcare access and public transit, Dell's priorities are the priorities of working New Yorkers.

A protest over rights and access for the disabled on New York City's mass transit systems disrupted an MTA event where Chairman Joe Lhota was scheduled to speak in East Harlem.

«It will result in a reduction of federal funding for mass transit, will significantly impede the MTA's access to the capital markets and will increase the tax burden for all of our customers.

In the first phase, which would begin this year, the city and state would launch transportation improvements designed to ease outer - borough access into Manhattan on mass transit, thereby reducing the pain for drivers who will soon be subject to tolls.

Yet, despite serving as chief executive of the state where residents depend the most on transit service and transit infrastructure for access to jobs, Cuomo -LSB-...]

«Access to our subways and buses is a basic economic necessity for New Yorkers, who rely on transit to get to work, school, doctors» visits, and essential services,» the letter reads.

And it would give the state and city time to improve transit access to the central business district — thereby lessening the pain for commuters once the tolls go into effect.

«From fighting for a higher minimum wage to expanding healthcare access and public transit, Dell's priorities are the priorities of working New Yorkers,» de Blasio said.

«Setting a 30 - minute standard for service will help Staten Islanders work, grow businesses on the island, and bring us closer to a day when every New Yorker has access to frequent, reliable public transit,» de Blasio said.

«Jamaica is one of the last affordable commercial hubs in the City, yet it is strategically positioned for huge growth thanks to its available housing and amenities and its easy access to mass transit,» Borough President KATZ added.

They need to take this opportunity to make their demands known to the MTA, whether it is for a new bus rapid transit line, access to Metro - North or Long Island Railroad at a subway rate, or connectivity with the ferries.

Global Contact Services, the North Carolina - based company that runs Access - A-Ride, the MTA's transit service for people with disabilities, is the subject of an inquiry by the authority in response to the workers» persistent complaints.

As Amazon nears a decision on the location for its second headquarters, it's weighing a number of factors about each city: access to transit systems, the size and makeup of the local workforce, available real estate and tax breaks.

He's proposing building a third track for the Long Island Railroad, and better public transit access to the airports He's also proposing a feasibility study to look at a possible tunnel from Long Island to the Bronx, Westchester, or Connecticut.

Organizers say the combined Buffalo Rochester Metro Corridor submission will provide detailed responses to the various components of the Amazon proposal, while emphasizing the affordability of the region, low operating costs for business located there, ease of travel — via bicycle, public transit, or automobile, and extensive access to leisure / lifestyle activities considered attractive to the prototypical Amazon worker.

Containers in transit to the ports are not to be sealed to enable easy access for inspection at check points and customs points.

Now the County has four fewer buses and has had to come up with an emergency plan because Brega Transport is a tiny company in comparison to two other companies that bid for the contract and does not have access to spare Transit buses.

This helped to confirm that in addition to relying on leaky blood vessels for nanoparticles to gain access to the tumor, a major inducible vascular transit pathway is available in the form of the vesicle transport system.

[20] Though access, as measured as the number of transit stops per square mile in the neighborhoods, seems to be different in high and low boundary participation neighborhoods, these differences are not statistically significant for the two groups of schools.

The importance of most neighborhood characteristics for school enrollment patterns is greatest for elementary schools and disappears in middle and high school grades (including access to transit).

Connected bicycle and walking networks and designated pedestrian zones and amenities can provide safe, reliable, and equitable access to robust transit networks, providing viable and reliable travel options for all.

«FTA is proud to support communities seeking to improve their bus transit service — a lifeline for so many to access jobs and opportunities,» said FTA Acting Administrator Carolyn Flowers.

According to the Project Sponsor, the Interlink train station has improved peak hour congestion in the Providence metropolitan area by directing drivers to utilize rail transit for intercity travel and the people mover to access the airport.

Benefits to Public: Federal support for transit infrastructure provides transportation alternatives for all allowing individuals who do not have vehicles, persons with disabilities, people with low income, and senior citizens to have basic mobility to access medical, employment and leisure locations.

Once completed, the new project will improve a deteriorating network of state and local roads, enhance access to public transit, and create more mobility for bicyclists and pedestrians.

«Improving access to modern transit services throughout our scenic parklands and protected areas will help us to preserve these national treasures for future generations.»

«These funds will go a long way to make transportation easier, more convenient, and more efficient for travelers in New England, with convenient access to Bradley International Airport and enhanced rail service to Boston,» said Federal Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff.

FTA Launches National Online Dialogue to Seek Ideas for 5 - Year Research Strategic Plan The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has launched an online dialogue to inform the agency on how it should position its research program to be forward - thinking to advance access and mobility nationwide.

But it has two important things going for it: Affordability and easy transit access to downtown.

Increasing access to transit in the suburbs would be one commuting solution that would be cost - effective for users.

Most of us would trade a large home or yard for a compact space with easy access to transit and amenities.

As a student, you'll likely need the flexibility of accessing your savings, possibly on a regular basis, to pay for things like books, transit, boarding and lodging — and even the occasional movie or concert!

Of course, Calgary impresses for other reasons too, including unemployment below 6 %, household incomes averaging above $ 100,000, low crime and access to transit.

Commuters like this neighbourhood because it offers easy access to Whitemud Drive, for those that drive, as well as quick access to Southgate LRT and Century Park LRT stations, for transit users.

Because the neighbourhood is still going through a revitalization and due to its excellent public transit access, most realtors believe there is plenty of room for price appreciation in this «hood.

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They can also be redeemed for one - time access to the Ambassador Transit Lounge at Terminals 2 and 3 for up to six hours.

Also close by is the Brisbane Transit Centre and the freeway to the north and south giving good access for travel in all directions.

Having access to the rail system and transit is important for your stay in London because it is the most efficient and affordable way for you to get around the city.