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  • Possible Loss of Parking Minimums for Residential Buildings Concern Staten Islanders

    Possible Loss of Parking Minimums for Residential Buildings Concern Staten Islanders

    By Joseph Morales Staten Island is New York City’s least populous borough and is considered by many to have a suburban feel. Many people from the other boroughs and Staten Island alike even refer to the borough as a suburb in conversation. This suburban feel is due to the prevalence of detached single-family houses throughout Read more

  • Current Events From A Transportation Sense 1: The Pending Closure of One of Lower Manhattan’s Only Hospitals

    Current Events From A Transportation Sense 1: The Pending Closure of One of Lower Manhattan’s Only Hospitals

    By Joseph Morales WELCOME TO THE SERIES               This series is meant to take a look at some of the most pressing issues in the NYC area and analyze how they impact people from a transportation point of view. Oftentimes, current events include situations where certain groups lack access to resources, such as quality education or Read more

  • NYC Plans to Improve Bus Stop Safety Under Bronx Elevated Rail Line

    NYC Plans to Improve Bus Stop Safety Under Bronx Elevated Rail Line

    By Joseph Morales New York City has many bus routes that run beneath elevated subway lines in every borough except Staten Island. These bus routes often serve riders who do not use the trains due to disabilities, safety concerns or longer walks to train stations. They also sometimes serve places that the train doesn’t, often Read more

  • What to Expect at Queens Bus Network Redesign Final Plan Public Hearing

    What to Expect at Queens Bus Network Redesign Final Plan Public Hearing

    By Joseph Morales Queens is New York City’s largest borough by land area and second largest by population. Like other parts of the city, many residents rely on public transportation to get around. According to data from the NYC Department of City Planning, 37% of Queens’ households do not have access to a vehicle. This Read more

  • Major Structural Upgrades Coming to J/Z Trains in Brooklyn

    Major Structural Upgrades Coming to J/Z Trains in Brooklyn

    By Joseph Morales   The J and Z trains(Jamaica Line) is an important line in the NYC Subway System. They are among the primary routes connecting some of Brooklyn’s busiest neighborhoods such as Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bushwick and Williamsburg to each other and Manhattan. In addition, the line travels into Queens, also serving densely populated communities along Read more

  • NYC Is Considering Bus/Safety Upgrades on Major East Side Thoroughfare

    NYC Is Considering Bus/Safety Upgrades on Major East Side Thoroughfare

    By Joseph Morales 3rd Avenue is one of if not the busiest northbound streets on the East Side of Manhattan. Running from the East Village to East Harlem, the street is home to a plethora of businesses, residences and attractions. Major destinations on and around 3rd Ave include Union Square, the Chrysler Building and the Read more