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Category Archives: Fiscal impact
Does NYSDOT’s “preservation first” conflict with Complete Streets?
Cross posted from our friends at the Tri-State Transportation Campaign The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) recently issued a draft plan of transportation projects it will be tackling from 2014-2017. This draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) will encompass more than $32 … Continue reading
Federal funding for trails, bicycling and walking threatened again
Earlier this week we told you about the Transportation Alternatives workshops happening across New York – workshops to help communities prepare funding applications for bike and pedestrian projects. Well, we have some scary news coming out of Washington, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Fiscal impact, Grants, Health, Rail Trail, Trails, Transit
Tagged Transportation Alternatives
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Mortgage defaults and proximity to walkability, open space, and public parks
A recent study published by Fannie Mae identifies specific locational factors that reduce the risk of mortgage default – specifically commute time, use of rail transit, walkability, the presence of retail uses, the integration of affordable housing, and proximity to … Continue reading
Speak up for active transportation
PTNY has joined with the New York Bicycling Coalition (NYBC), Tri-State Transportation Campaign (TSTC) and other bicycle-pedestrian advocates to form New Yorkers for Active Transportation (NY4AT), a coalition dedicated to working with stakeholders to assure equitable funding for non‐motorized transportation, … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling Advocacy, Fiscal impact, Grants, Health, NYSDOT, OPRHP, Rail Banking, Rail Trail, Trails, Transit
Tagged advocacy, legislation, MAP-21, NY4AT
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New Yorkers for Active Transportation Advocacy Day March 13
Join us for a Legislative Breakfast, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at the Fort Orange Club, 110 Washington Avenue, Albany. The national advocacy group Transportation for America (T4America) will kick off the day with a program, Making the Most of … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling Advocacy, Fiscal impact, Grants, Health, NYSDOT, OPRHP, Trails, Transit
Tagged advocacy, Cuomo, Empire State Future, legislation, Lobby Day, New Yorkers for Active Transportation, NY4AT, NYBC, recreational trails program, RTP, Transportation Alternatives, Transportation for America, Tri-state Transportation Campaign
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Catskill Mountain Rail Trail gains traction
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has earmarked $2 million in the state’s 2013-14 budget to develop a rail trail from the Ashokan Reservoir to the city of Kingston, with the ultimate goal of it reaching the Walkway Over the Hudson, according to … Continue reading
Posted in Fiscal impact, Grants, Rail Banking, Rail Trail, Trails
Tagged Catskills, Hudson Valley, kingston, NYSDEC, scenic Railroad, Ulster County, Walkway over the Hudson
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How did Fiscal Cliff and Hurricane Sandy legislation affect transit, biking and walking?
Last week’s measures to avoid the Fiscal Cliff led to some drastic compromises in the tax code and budgets for government agencies. Here’s how the fiscal cliff legislation affected programs and policies that promote and support transit, cycling and walking: … Continue reading
Grants of $2,500 available for projects that increase outdoor activity
Merrell and Outdoor Nation have launched another round of “The Pack Project” Grants to increase participation in active outdoor recreation. In 2012, the program awarded $12,500 to 5 projects through their ambassador program called The Pack. An additional $12,500 is … Continue reading
Posted in Fiscal impact, Grants, Parks, Trails
Tagged funding, grants, Merrill, Outdoor Foundation, outdoors
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Walk Friendly Communities Application Process Is Now Open
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) has announced the opening of the fifth round of the Walk Friendly Communities (WFC) application process. Communities are able to submit applications to the program by visiting http://www.walkfriendly.org Applications are due by Dec. … Continue reading
Time running out to comment on MAP-21
Until this Sunday, USDOT is taking online public comment on how the new transportation law, MAP-21, should be implemented. USDOT is using a sort of voting system to gauge support for specific ideas. (This effort is focused on freight and … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling Advocacy, Fiscal impact, Grants, NYSDOT, Trails, Transit
Tagged advocacy, budget, economy, Enhancements, funding, infrastructure, legislation, MAP-21, Transportation, USDOT
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