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Clever Commute gets suburban rail riders in the loop
Sending out tweets and text alerts about train service has become a common practice for the region’s commuter railroads, but there’s more riders want to know. How crowded are the trains with fans...
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NJ Transit to offer free Wi-Fi at stations, onboard trains
New Jersey Transit and Cablevision are partnering to offer free Wi-Fi to riders at stations and onboard trains. Wireless interest access will be phased in, with major stations like Hoboken Terminal...
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County to add vehicles to TRIPS fleet
Rockland County is planning to buy smaller vehicles for its TRIPS paratransit bus service. The Department of Public Transportation will purchase five MV-1 mobility vehicles for about $230,000, and...
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AAA study: Hands-free technology in vehicles more distracting than cell phones
Using voice-activated technology to check your email or text while driving could be even more dangerous than talking on a cell phone, according to a new study. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety...
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Metro-North sponsors local railroad station tours to mark Grand Central...
A free tour of the Pelham train station this month is the first in a series of events sponsored by Metro-North to promote local railroad history and Grand Central Terminal’s centennial. The famous...
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Tappan Zee Constructors takes video of initial bridge work to review safety...
Handling heavy equipment and massive pieces of material on river barges poses big risks for workers on the Tappan Zee Bridge project. Tappan Zee Constructors, the team that’s designing and building...
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AP: Metro-North to install safety devices on railroad
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal says Metro-North Railroad will implement a pilot program to install devices that provide extra protection to workers after a track foreman was...
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UPDATED: Metro-North to install safety devices on railroad
Here’s an update Associated Press story on Metro-North’s plan to install additional safety equipment on its tracks. NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Metro-North Railroad will implement a pilot program to...
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Long line of geese stop traffic on Tarrytown Road in Greenburgh
Gayle Williams of Greenburgh snapped this photo this morning on Tarrytown Road. Headed to breakfast? The post Long line of geese stop traffic on Tarrytown Road in Greenburgh appeared first on Commuter...
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Buses to replace trains on NJ Transit’s Pascack Valley line this summer
Track work will force off-peak Pascack Valley line train riders onto the bus this summer. Starting July 13, buses will take the place of trains between Spring Valley and Secaucus Junction—or most of...
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July 4th holiday to impact Rockland transit
Independence Day is just around the corner and the holiday will affect transit systems serving Rockland. Here’s what riders should expect next week, according to the county’s Department of Public...
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MTA to move from Madison Avenue headquarters and lease site to developer
More than two years after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced plans to move from its Manhattan headquarters, the agency is finally seeking a tenant to take over the Madison Avenue...
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MTA unveils combined Metro-North/Grand Central Terminal app for smartphones
Everything you want to know about Metro-North Railroad and Grand Central Terminal is now available on one smartphone app. The free app, available for the Android and iPhone, includes a Grand Central...
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Double-decker buses come to Rockland
So these double-decker buses started running in Rockland the other day. They’ll serve Shortline commuters who travel from the Exit 14 commuter lot in Nanuet during peak hours – two runs in the morning...
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Amtrak tests bikes aboard Ethan Allen line
Amtrak has been allowing bikes on some specially-fitted cafe cars on its Ethan Allen line from New York to Vermont this month as part of a “Bring Your Bike on Board” trial program. New York elected...
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Track work will close Lake Road railroad crossing in Congers
CSX crews are conducting maintenance work to its River Line track throughout Rockland. Starting Monday, they will make repairs to its railroad crossing on Lake Road in Congers. A Clarkstown release...
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E-ZPass celebrates 20 years
Has it really been 20 years of E-ZPass? It seems like yesterday when commuters paid their Tappan Zee Bridge tolls with a ticket or tokens on the Garden State Parkway. But it’s true, the New York...
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Would you hitch a ride via social media?
A slew of apps and websites these days let people organize regular carpools or share a ride for a one-time trip. Some include: ZimRide, which has a special network just for SUNY Purchase students and...
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State police launches “Speed Week” to go after aggressive drivers
Slow down! That’s the message state police is sending this week as it deploys special patrols to crack down on speeders and aggressive drivers. The campaign, which started Saturday and will run...
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Croton Falls Road Bridge closure planned for rehablitation of the span
Croton Falls Road over the Croton River in North Salem and Somers will be partly closed Wednesday through Nov. 22, and completely closed Sunday. The closure will allow for rehabilitation work on the...
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