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How Cuomo's Resignation Affects Transit Projects

With the governor stepping down, the state's transit agencies have an opportunity to reevaluate controversial projects and shift their priorities.

August 19, 2021 - Curbed

AirTrain Newark Airport

New Jersey Governor Says Airport Monorail Needs Replacement

Governor Phil Murphy says $2.1 billion is needed to replace the AirTrain monorail.

January 27, 2019 - Crain's New York Business

JFK Airport

One-Seat Ride to JFK a Long Shot, But Other Possibilities Exist

A one-seat train ride to JFK Airport has long been discussed, but it is not likely to happen. However, a number of options could improve the trip.

October 24, 2018 - Crain's New York Business

LaGuardia Airport

La Guardia AirTrain Plan Moves Forward, Circuitous Route and All

Not everyone thinks the governor’s expensive plan to improve access to the beleaguered airport will actually improve access.

July 11, 2018 - The New York Times

AirTrain

Clearing a Path for the Proposed AirTrain to LaGuardia

Eminent domain powers will be necessary to build a route for an AirTrain connecting to LaGuardia Airport.

June 14, 2018 - Politico

Subway Quiz: What Long-Awaited Line Opened Four Days Before the Second Ave Subway?

The 4.6-mile subway operates like some AirTrains in the U.S. that automatically whisk travelers between airport terminals without drivers and with platform screen doors at stations for enhanced safety. Where is the new line located?

January 9, 2017 - South China Morning Post

AirTrain

JFK AirTrain Surprise: Reduced Frequencies

Some inquisitive and interested observers noticed surprising changes to the schedule of the AirTrain, connecting Queens to JFK International Airport.

August 23, 2016 - Second Ave. Sagas

Gov. Andrew Cuomo: Contemporary New York's Version of Robert Moses?

In a comprehensive look at the New York governor's attraction to big infrastructure projects, the analogy to Robert Moses is made by the Regional Plan Association, while the right-leaning Manhattan Institute faults Cuomo for ignoring MTA.

August 8, 2015 - The New York Times - N.Y. / Region

Pricey AirTrain To Oakland Airport Proves Popular with Riders

The eight-minute elevated, driverless tram costs twice as much as the AirBus shuttle it replaced, which riders aren't happy about, but you wouldn't know it from the ridership numbers. The new connector service opened just over four months ago.

March 31, 2015 - Contra Costa Times

The Best and the Worst Airports to Access

If you want great access to an airport, go overseas—that's the main finding of a study by Golden Gateway Alliance, a Manhattan-based airport advocacy organization. Tied for dead-last in terms of access is Denver and a certain New York airport.

February 17, 2015 - New York Post

Critiquing Gov. Cuomo's LaGuardia Airtrain Proposal

LaGuardia lacks an AirTrain, unlike the two other airports that serve the New York City area, so public transit access is available via Queens and Manhattan buses. But would a $450 million proposal by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo remedy the problem?

January 22, 2015 - the transport politic

Gov. Cuomo Proposes Train Connection to LaGuardia Airport

A proposal by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo would add an AirTrain-like connection from Queens to the beleaguered airport.

January 20, 2015 - New York Times

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