Transit

Slowest, Least Reliable Bus 'Awards' Presented

Author: 
Kathy Carvajal
Media Outlet: 
Fox 5 News
Date: 
December 2, 2011

The highly un-coveted awards for slowest and least reliable buses in New York City were 'presented' on Thursday.

T.A. Program: 
Transit and Traffic Reduction
Topic: 
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
No
Prompted by Press Release: 
No
Format: 
TV
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on January 12, 2012 - 19:19. categories [ ]

Video: The Station Rat Is Back To Terrorize You

Author: 
Jen Carlson
Media Outlet: 
gothamist
Date: 
November 7, 2011

Pair up visions of rats roaming around the subway platforms with the slow sounds of what sounds like a demented lullaby written by a possessed clown, and you have enough nightmare fuel to get you thro

T.A. Program: 
Transit and Traffic Reduction
Topic: 
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
No
Format: 
Web
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on January 12, 2012 - 18:41. categories [ ]

Transit Tax Hike Tops Tough Year For Transit Riders

December 23, 2011
Michael Murphy 646-873-6008

The millions of New Yorkers who depend on public transit every day are getting a tax hike from Washington this holiday season as Congress reduced the amount of income eligible for tax exception in com


Poll: NYC's Planned Bicycle Sharing Program Enjoying Wide Support

Media Outlet: 
WCBS
Date: 
October 20, 2011

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The city's planned bike-share program is riding a wave of popularity.

T.A. Program: 
Bicycling (Growing Bicycling)
Topic: 
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
No
Prompted by Press Release: 
No
Format: 
Radio
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 22, 2011 - 11:58. categories [ ]

5 Things To Know About NYC's New MTA Chief

Author: 
Dan Rivoli
Media Outlet: 
International Business Times
Date: 
October 20, 2011

New York Gov.

T.A. Program: 
Transit and Traffic Reduction
Topic: 
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
No
Prompted by Press Release: 
No
Format: 
Print
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 22, 2011 - 11:54. categories [ ]

Fitch Downgrades MTA Revenue Bonds

Author: 
David King
Media Outlet: 
Gotham Gazette
Date: 
September 8, 2011

Fitch Ratings has downgraded $14.3 billion on outstanding Metropolitan Transportation Authority transportation revenue bonds from an 'A' to an 'A-plus.' The agency also downgraded the long-ter

T.A. Program: 
Transit and Traffic Reduction
Topic: 
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
Yes
Format: 
Web
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 19:28. categories [ ]

TA, Straphangers: Next MTA head should know the transit

Author: 
Ben Kabak
Media Outlet: 
Second Avenue Sagas
Date: 
September 7, 2011

New York's straphangers want the next MTA head to be well versed in public transit, according to a Transportation Alternatives poll.

T.A. Program: 
Transit and Traffic Reduction
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
Yes
Format: 
Web
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 19:22. categories [ ]

Rider Rebellion

Media Outlet: 
Queens Courier
Date: 
September 6, 2011

Dear Governor Cuomo:

T.A. Program: 
Transit and Traffic Reduction
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
Yes
Format: 
Print
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 19:07. categories [ ]

What's NYC's Foulest Subway Station?

Author: 
Joel Rose
Media Outlet: 
Architect's Newspaper
Date: 
August 25, 2011

MELISSA BLOCK, host: If you've ever ridden a subway in New York, you know the stations aren't exactly spotless, but lately, public transit advocates say conditions has gotten even worse.

T.A. Program: 
Transit and Traffic Reduction
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
Yes
Format: 
Radio
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 18:55. categories [ ]

Smell That? These Are The MTA's Stinkiest Subway Stations

Author: 
Marc Beja
Media Outlet: 
am New York
Date: 
August 24, 2011

Besides watching the gap -- you should be holding your nose when passing through some of these subway stations.

T.A. Program: 
Transit and Traffic Reduction
T.A. Mention?: 
Yes
T.A. Prompted?: 
Yes
Prompted by Press Release: 
Yes
Format: 
Print
Tone: 
Positive
Submitted by joseph on December 21, 2011 - 18:51. categories [ ]