… New York City, of course. Though a recent study found that the D.C. area takes the top prize for most hours wasted in traffic, New York City wins for worst overall driving experience, according to a new report from Nerdwallet.com, a consumer advocacy group. The group analyzed data based… Read More →
Many motorists already know that a lead foot on the gas pedal burns up fuel more quickly, but a new study finally confirms that, my Gannett colleague, Mark Phelan of the Detroit Free Press, recently reported. The U.S. Department of Energy looked at the fuel economy of 74 vehicles at… Read More →
(Driving in Armonk at 5 mph through a Nor’easter on Nov. 7, 2012. Photo credit: Ed Forbes, The Journal News/LoHud.com) Athena aggravated last night’s commute, to say the least. Members of our staff, who live across the metro area, all reported challenges during their travels from our new headquarters at… Read More →
The next stop on Metro-North’s mission to spruce up train stations is Bedford Hills. Railroad and business leaders are set to gather Friday morning at the Bedford Hills station, which just received a makeover that includes a fresh coat of paint, improved shelter heaters and lights, and new wire benches…. Read More →
When it comes to gas prices at the pump, presidents don’t have as much power as they would like people to believe, reports Wendy Koch, my Gannett colleague at USA Today. The issue came up during Tuesday’s presidential debate, when Republican candidate Mitt Romney pointed out that gas prices were below… Read More →
Does this make you breathe a sigh of relief or frustration? U.S. airlines aren’t in a hurry to allow cell phone use on their flights, even though technology is available that doesn’t pose a threat to aircraft communication and navigation, according to a story in yesterday’s Los Angeles Times. Foreign… Read More →
The Amalgamated Transit Union recently sent a letter to Assemblyman Robert Castelli encouraging him to push for bus rapid transit and across the Interstate 287 corridor as part of the new Tappan Zee Bridge, Tri-State Transportation Campaign reports in a blog post. The union, which nation’s largest with 190,000 members,... Read More →
