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Extension Coming to Bronx SBS Route Following MetroCard Retirement

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By Joseph Morales

The Bx6-SBS/LCL is one of the most critical bus routes in The Bronx. This route traverses 163rd/161st Sts in The Bronx before connecting to 155th St in Harlem via the Macombs Dam Br. Commercial areas served by the route include Concourse Village and the area surrounding the Hunts Point Av(6) station. In addition, the Bx6-SBS serves major destinations such as Yankee Stadium, the Hunts Point Terminal Market and Bronx County Courthouses. This route also provides connections to nine subway routes, two Metro-North lines and a plethora of bus routes. Overall, the route served over 6,300 riders on an average day in 2024.

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Is College Point’s Transportation Infrastructure Ready for New Housing Development?

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By Joseph Morales

College Point is a residential neighborhood in Northern Queens located just west of the Whitestone Expwy(I-678). This area of the expressway is often known as the Van Wyck Expwy, which is also the official name for I-678 south of Northern Blvd. The community is known for its urban-suburban blend that offers larger homes and still includes access to a variety of amenities. Shopping strips on both College Point Blvd and 20th Ave offer residents the ability to run errands without leaving the neighborhood. 20th Ave includes popular grocery and big box stores including Target, ShopRite and BJ’s. On the other hand, College Point Blvd hosts more of the small businesses you would typically expect on a NYC commercial corridor.

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New Signal System Can Revolutionize Service on Several NYC Subway Lines

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By Joseph Morales

The NYC Subway System is one of the busiest and most sprawling metro systems in the entire world. Data from 2023 shows that the subway served about 3.6 million people daily across 472 subway stations. This is despite hybrid/remote work trends along with crime concerns leading to limited subway ridership over the past few years. For reference, the subway had an average daily ridership of 5.5 million in 2019. All of these numbers represent people going to work, school, or other destinations of importance. The system’s reach has also enabled the car-free lifestyles that millions of New Yorkers are accustomed to. For generations, rapid transit has been a catalyst for growth, opportunity and prosperity in America’s largest city.

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

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By Joseph Morales

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 Bus Lanes Are Coming to Busy Midtown Corridor

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By Joseph Morales

Madison Avenue is one of New York City’s busiest and most famous streets. The roadway goes from 23rd St in Midtown to 135th St in Harlem. At its northern terminus, it connects with the Madison Avenue Bridge to The Bronx. The street is home to a plethora of businesses, residences and other major destinations. Points of interest along the corridor include One Vanderbilt, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Mt. Sinai Hospital. There are also a countless number of cultural institutions and other important places on the surrounding blocks. While Madison Ave has no subway lines, it is served by four local bus routes that traverse most of the corridor. Interborough and regional transit options include trains at Grand Central Terminal and express buses that connect Madison Avenue to each of the four outer boroughs.

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Westchester County’s $15M Complete Streets Initiative Explained

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By Joseph Morales

         Westchester County is one of the most populated counties in New York’s suburbs. The county is home to almost 1 million residents and features a range of communities. This includes charming villages like Tuckahoe and Ardsley and more bustling urban centers like Yonkers and Mount Vernon. The county also features a plethora of major shopping and recreation hubs. These include New Roc City, Ridge Hill and Downtown White Plains. 

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Critical Signal Upgrades Coming to Metro-North

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By Joseph Morales

The Metro-North Railroad is a commuter rail network with three main lines connecting New York’s northern suburbs with The Bronx and Manhattan. Countless suburban downtowns across the Mid-Hudson Region and Connecticut have been built around Metro-North stations. The network’s hub at Grand Central Terminal gives riders access to Manhattan’s Central Business District. It is here where riders can also transfer to the NYC Subway and the Long Island Rail Road in order to make trips across NYC and the NY Metro region. Overall, the Metro-North has served an average of roughly 230,000 riders daily according to data from October 2024.

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

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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 when the train diverges from the street the bus operates on. 

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

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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 does not reflect the thousands of teens who do not drive and also rely on mass transit to get to school and other activities. 

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