What kind of service improvements would commuters need to shift rides away from the MTA subway and onto commuter rail systems like the Long Island Rail Road?
"The city’s Department of Transportation is studying ways to get more New Yorkers to use commuter rail lines and take pressure off of the beleaguered subway system," reports Joe Anuta.
"The department has tapped engineering firm AECOM to look at potential changes that would boost ridership on Long Island Rail Road and Metro North lines running within the five boroughs," adds Anuta. The study will examine service improvements, like increased frequencies and reduced fares.
FULL STORY: City studying ways to get more New Yorkers on commuter rail lines
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