Category: Miscellaneous

Research at Street Level

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By Joseph Morales

Imani Phillips is an account manager for the management consulting firm Griffin Consulting. She has worked for 25 years helping companies determine what steps to take to improve their profit margins. Imani has helped businesses do everything from better managing their financial resources to developing more positive cultures. Another core part of her job is overseeing projects and ensuring that other analysts also make strong contributions to solving problems for businesses.

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How a Small Transit Network Can Boost Mobility in This North Texas City

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Maps for the proposed bus system can be found in the article. For a closer look at the map, click here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1pb0N3J0mUaviqmYEkWyqrZjdjcC2DY4&usp=sharing

  Greenville, TX is a small city located about 50 miles northeast of Downtown Dallas. The city started to grow substantially in the early 1910s when it became famous for its cotton production. Greenville was considered the “cotton capital of the world” and between 1911-1912 the city had the world’s largest cotton compress. A cotton compress reduces the size of cotton to make it easier to ship. Growth in the cotton industry led to railroads coming to the city and in turn, Greenville’s population grew by the thousands. Eventually, the city became a transportation hub with six railways making stops in the town.

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New Amtrak Routes Could Bolster Connections Between New York and Pennsylvania

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By Joseph Morales

  The states of New York and Pennsylvania are interconnected in a plethora of ways. For starters, New Yorkers love to take advantage of the state’s many tourist and recreation spots. This includes places from the majestic landscapes of the Poconos to the charming and bustling streets of Philadelphia. Many NY families also visit Pennsylvania’s many amusement destinations including Dorney Park in Allentown, Sesame Place in Langhorne, and the three indoor water parks in the Poconos. In addition, many New Yorkers are likely headed to Pennsylvania to visit family and friends this holiday season. This is because Pennsylvania ranked third among states New Yorkers moved to in 2023, beating California by about 7,500 people. 

Philadelphia skyline as seen from parking lot in Philadelphia’s Elmwood Park neighborhood.
Signage and design at entrance to Kalahari Waterpark Resort in Pocono Manor, PA.
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New Law Aims To Reduce Speeding in Connecticut After Year of Crackdowns

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By Joseph Morales

    Connecticut’s highways are among the busiest in the Northeast. Data from fleet management company, Coast, shows that five of the ten northeast cities with the busiest highways are located in the Constitution State. This makes sense as the state’s highway arteries such as Interstate 95 and 91 are the primary means most have to get between cities or travel significant distances. These also serve as critical travel nodes for anyone trying to traverse the Northeast as CT is directly in between New York and Boston. 

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How Could Transportation Be Improved On Roosevelt Island?

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By Joseph Morales

    For many, Roosevelt Island is a relaxing reprieve from all of the hustle and bustle of New York City. The roughly two mile island is known for its verdant parks and picturesque views of the Manhattan skyline, making it popular with tourists and locals alike. Almost 12,000 people live on the Island. Its location is directly sandwiched between Manhattan and Queens with the Queensboro Bridge running above its center. Between the iconic Roosevelt Island Tram, the F Train and the NYC Ferry, there are a plethora of transportation modes for getting on and off the Island. The island is also served by the Q102 bus to Astoria, Queens and the free Red Bus that traverses the island. 

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

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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 healthcare. In other instances, they include policies and circumstances that affect people’s way of life. Regardless of the issue, transportation plays a substantial role in its impact as it determines how people can get to places to access any of their needs or wants. Here, we will break down this role in different issues and conceptualize solutions for issues that heavily factor in transportation. Join me for the ride as we explore the role of transportation in many of the issues we care about as New Yorkers.

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Marble Hill Borough Dispute Goes Back To American Revolution

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By Joseph Morales

               Marble Hill is a busy residential and commercial neighborhood located on the northside of the Broadway Bridge in Manhattan. It is the only part of Manhattan that is not part of an island. The neighborhood has two main streets, W 225th St and Broadway that make up the community’s commercial fabric. W 225th St east of Broadway is home to several major retailers including Target and Marshalls. On the other hand, Broadway is a hub for small mom and pop businesses including pharmacies and delis. The neighborhood has a dense population and many residents live in the Marble Hill Houses NYCHA development. The community is also home to the John F. Kennedy High School Campus, which is home to seven schools including Bronx Law & Finance and Bronx Theatre that primarily serve students from throughout The Bronx. The neighborhood is well served by mass transit with access to the 1 train, Metro-North and a slew of bus lines including the Bx9 and Bx10.

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New York State Has Historic Plan To Increase Pool Access in NYC. How Will People Get There?

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By Joseph Morales

    It’s mid-June, and we are just about a week and a half from public pools opening in New York City on June 27th. Pools tend to be a summer hotspot for New Yorkers, as 1.7 million people visited the city’s public pools in 2018. With it being the day after school ends for NYC students, opening day is set to be a major splash.

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Should NYC Allow Parents To Send Kids To Schools Near Their Workplace? It Can Do More Than Improve Commutes

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By Joseph Morales

There are about 915,000 students in NYC public schools. According to data from the State Education Department, about 45% of these students are in elementary school not including Pre-K and 3K students. Most of the time, students attend elementary school within walking distance of their home. Based on data from NYU, the average NYC kindergarten student lives only 10 minutes away from their school by foot or mass transit. 

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Major Interstate Expansion Will Transform Travel Across Mid-Hudson Region

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By Joseph Morales

Interstate 86 and Route 17 are major highways that connect the Mid-Hudson, Southern Tier and Western New York regions of New York State. Despite being continuous, the roadway has different designations in different areas. The entire roadway is designated as Route 17 with the exception for the western portion in Pennslyvania, which is entirely Interstate 86. However, in New York, Interstate 86 runs with Route 17 for most of the highway between Pennsylvania and Binghamton, with the exception being a roughly 40-mile segment between Waverly, NY, and Interstate 81 in Binghamton. East of Interstate 81, Route 17 runs alone and connects the Southern Tier to the Mid-Hudson region, which includes Sullivan, Orange, and Rockland Counties. Route 17 also serves as the main connection to NYC for parts of the Mid-Hudson Region and Northern New Jersey. Combined, they provide connections to major highways such as Interstate 81, Interstate 84, and Interstate 87(NYS Thruway), allowing for trips across the Northeast and the United States. 

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