Sentences with phrase «new public transportation services»

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Right now the service has 16 public transportation partners across 11 cities, and growing those partnerships to expand the service to new cities has proven challenging, according to Moovel CEO Nat Parker.

The New York Public Transit Association sent a letter to the governor Thursday in support of allowing Transportation Network Companies, a.k.a. ride - hailing services like Uber and Lyft, to operate in Upstate New York.

Schenectady, a city with few jobs, limited public transportation, a small police force and a shrinking yet majorly gouged tax base, absorbed an influx of New York City's most troubled social service clients.

«Strategic investments that improve and promote public transportation services are vital for supporting community mobility,» New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Matthew J. transportation services are vital for supporting community mobility,» New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Matthew J. Transportation Commissioner Matthew J. Driscoll said.

His second - term priorities include the development of a citywide master plan for Select Bus Service, and the rapid expansion of the bike - share system, which he views as an important new piece of transportation infrastructure deserving of public investment.

Mitchell Moss, Director, Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management, Henry Hart Rice Professor Urban Policy and Planning at New York University's Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

«It's never easy to leave an organization after 25 years of service, but I do so knowing that the MTA will continue to serve the public so well and that our governor will ensure New York continues to have the most robust transportation system in the country,» Prendergast said.

In a letter sent to New York State Assembly Insurance Committee Chairman, Assemblyman Kevin Cahill, Majority Leader Lorigo advocates for hosting a roundtable in Buffalo in hopes of finally bringing these extremely popular and successful services to Buffalo where affordable public transportation is significantly lacking.

Outlining the city's new spending initiatives, including investments in public safety, education, anti-homelessness services, transportation, infrastructure and the Board of Elections, Fuleihan said the executive budget, «makes investments that address longstanding structural issues that affect all New Yorkers.&raqnew spending initiatives, including investments in public safety, education, anti-homelessness services, transportation, infrastructure and the Board of Elections, Fuleihan said the executive budget, «makes investments that address longstanding structural issues that affect all New Yorkers.&raqNew Yorkers.»

INFRASTRUCTURE: Invest $ 11.7 billion on transportation systems, including upgrading Stewart Airport in the Hudson Valley to handle more international flights, expand cashless tolling to all Port Authority crossings in the New York City area as well as the entire Thruway system, and upgrade all 27 Thruway service areas through a public - private partnership.

These functions include a variety of activities which assist both governmental agencies and the general public, such as: (1) Review and approve and sign street acquisition and damage maps for Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP); (2) Review and approve street alteration maps; (3) Review and ensure the maintenance of survey monument information; (4) Review and ensure maintenance of street grade and elevation data for the Borough; (5) Issuance of street house numbers and the management of the topographical record room; (6) Present new revenue stream ideas and develop the fee structure for topography services and a system to collect, maintain and reconcile said fees; and (7) Work with the Office of Management and Budget, the Comptroller's Office and other Borough President's Offices to ensure that the fee structure and collection system is compatible and appropriate.

More Than 6,400 Rockland Residents Use Public Transportation For NYC Commute Daily, Including Subway System New City, NY (July 26, 2017)-- Rockland County Legislature Chairman Toney L. Earl is calling for action when it comes to addressing the ongoing MTA subway delays and service interruptions in New York City.

Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter (D - NY)-- whose district covers the town of Salina, DeWitt, Onondaga, the village of East Syracuse, the Onondaga Nation Reservation and the Eastside and South Side of Syracuse — said bringing ride - hailing services to upstate would have four main benefits: create jobs, promote the tourism industry, provide new transportation and encourage public safety by reducing drunk driving.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - House and Senate negotiators agreed Tuesday to restore public transportation aid for Northeastern states in the new highway bill, averting potential deep cuts in funding for Centro's bus service in Central New Yonew highway bill, averting potential deep cuts in funding for Centro's bus service in Central New YoNew York.

He laid out the major new investments from the preliminary budget — including $ 115 million for the $ 15 minimum wage for city employees and contracted workers, investments in public safety, funding education initiatives under the mayor's Equity and Excellence agenda, investments in transportation and social services, along with a few Council priorities.

Lawmakers want a portion of that money to be dedicated to local public transit agencies to help them deal with expected ridership declines to the new services and to help fund programs to expand transportation options for disabled people.

Saying it couldn't raise enough money privately to launch the school, AF negotiated a «partnership» with Harries under which New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) would provide $ 700 in cash and in - kind services per student for a school that AF would run and staff (not including the legally required contribution for transportation and special education services).

Located at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, NTI's mission is to provide training and education services in support of public transportation and quality of life in the United States.

$ 97,920 Idaho Division of Building Safety $ 90,000 Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission $ 100,000 Kansas Corporation Commission $ 90,033 Louisiana Department of Natural Resources $ 80,000 Maryland Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Authority $ 99,950 Michigan Public Service Commission $ 97,104 Minnesota Office of Pipeline Safety $ 100,000 Mississippi Public Service Commission $ 97,500 Missouri Public Services Commission $ 69,675 Nebraska State Fire Marshal $ 98,707 Nevada Public Utilities Commission $ 85,000 New Jersey Board of Public Utilities $ 100,000 New Mexico Pipeline Safety Bureau $ 67,550 New York 811 $ 30,000 Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works $ 96,500

(5) the purchase or lease by such entity of a new van with a seating capacity of less than 8 passengers, including the driver, which is to be used to provide specified public transportation and for which a solicitation is made after the 30th day following the effective date of this section that is not readily accessible to or usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs; except that the new van need not be readily accessible to and usable by such individuals if the entity can demonstrate that the system for which the van is being purchased or leased, when viewed in its entirety, provides a level of service to such individuals equivalent to the level of service provided to the general public;

(3) that the public entity seeking temporary relief has made good faith efforts tolocate a qualified manufacturer to supply the lifts to the manufacturer of such buses in sufficient time to comply with such solicitation; and (4) that any further delay in purchasing new buses necessary to obtain such lifts would significantly impair transportation services in the community served by the public entity.

(3) the purchase or lease by such entity of a new vehicle (other than an automobile, a van with a seating capacity of less than 8 passengers, including the driver, or an over-the-road bus) which is to be used to provide specified public transportation and for which a solicitation is made after the 30th day following the effective date of this section, that is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs; except that the new vehicle need not be readily accessible to and usable by such individuals if the new vehicle is to be used solely in a demand responsive system and if the entity can demonstrate that such system, when viewed in its entirety, provides a level of service to such individuals equivalent to the level of service provided to the general public;

In April, the Department of Transportation launched pilotenforcement campaigns in Hartford, Connecticut and Syracuse, New York, in April 2010 to test whether increased law enforcement efforts combined with public service announcements could get distracted drivers to put down their cell phones behind the wheel.

«When Hurricane Sandy devastated public transportation systems in New York and New Jersey, President Obama pledged to act swiftly to help restore service for millions of riders and help the region's transit agencies recover economically,» said Secretary LaHood.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today released a new public service announcement (PSA) promoting the U.S. Department of Transportation's «Faces of Distracted Driving» series, which has been viewed over 100,000 times since its launch in November 2010.

Authorizes DOT to award such grants for new fixed guideway capital projects and core capacity improvement projects for both public transportation and intercity passenger rail service.

9:30 — 11:00 AM Public Art Dialogue Agency / Agencies for Public Art Chairs: Eli Robb, Lake Forest College; and Mary Tinti, New England Foundation for the Arts Wendy Feuer, New York City Department of Transportation Anne Pasternak, Creative Time Sarah Reisman, Percent for Art, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs 11:15 — 11:45 AM Artist Presentations Su Stockwell, independent artist, London; and Robert Ransick, Bennington College NOON — 2:00 PM Public Art World vs. the Art World Chairs: Sharon Louden, Louden Studio; and Norie Sato, Sato Service Richard Griggs, Public Art Fund Jack Becker, Forecast Public Art and Public Art Review Jennifer McGregor, Wave Hill Lester Burg, MTA Arts for Transit Brian Tolle, independent artist, New York 2:15 — 2:45 PM Artist Presentations Ethan Greenbaum, independent artist, Brooklyn; and Timothy Nolan, independent artist, Los Angeles 3:00 — 5:00 PM Is Public Space Museum Space?

TreeHugger: While the Obama administration is investing in new and existing transit systems, existing public transportation services are being cut back around the country, and California's budget woes may even threaten the implementation of its newly approved plan for high - speed rail.

Students assigned to special education programs often encounter significant challenges in obtaining an education in the New York City public school system — some parents are sent back and forth between schools and enrollment centers without their problems being resolved; some students are kept out of school because they must wait for proper placements or special education services after the school year starts; and some students with disabilities do not receive the special transportation they need to get to school.

«While we welcome improved mobility options, we want to carefully consider the potential benefits and impacts of any new private transportation service to ensure that it serves the public interest.»

Geographic Information System Analyst — Duties & Responsibilities Serve as geographic system analyst responsible for major nationwide mapping and assessment projects Recruit, train, and direct junior team members ensuring they understand the brand and corporate protocols Set and strictly adhere to departmental and project budgets and schedules Maintain comprehensive records detailing project schedules, geographic information, and other pertinent data Consistently meet and exceed company goals through strong managerial skills Complete all phases of cartographic mapping and database management on 25 Digital Flood Oversee Insurance Rate Map countywide studies in association with FEMA's map modernization process Enhance PBS&J's Floodmap Desktop version 9.3 with an automated cross-section annotation process Create FMD tools and a nationwide automated public land survey system attribution tool Assist in 2006 Post-Hurricane Katrina flood assessment with the Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans Create final project maps portraying environmental impact assessment calculations associated with the Saratoga, Wyoming well field and transmission line environmental assessment Design final project maps for a hydrologic assessment of County Road 204 in Garfield County, Colorado Provide GIS / data analysis services on a sign asset management project for the Colorado Department of Transportation Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partner agencies, and community leaders Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Infrastructure improvements to streets, sewers, parks, and transportation facilities signal the arrival of new residents who are demanding improvements in public services.

And, of course, parking and other access should be at the top of every page of analysis for redevelopment as the end users» ability to park, and / or the willingness to use public transportation or valet services, can mean life or death of a new going concern.

New roads (51 % to 38 %) and better quality of service from existing public transportation (50 % to 40 %) received the strongest support.

Data from a new study from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the National Association of Realtors ® reveals that during the last recession, residential property values performed 42 percent better on average if they were located near public transportation with high - frequency sePublic Transportation Association (APTA) and the National Association of Realtors ® reveals that during the last recession, residential property values performed 42 percent better on average if they were located near public transportation with high - freqTransportation Association (APTA) and the National Association of Realtors ® reveals that during the last recession, residential property values performed 42 percent better on average if they were located near public transportation with high - frequency sepublic transportation with high - freqtransportation with high - frequency service.