Smart Growth America and Taxpayers for Common Sense have released a report revealing that U.S. states are spending more on road expansion than on making critically needed repairs to existing road infrastructure. This is an ominous trend–adding new road infrastructure […]
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New York land banks taking shape
Our friends at the national Center for Community Progress have penned an excellent summary of progress made by New York’s nascent land banks. The CCP is the go-to national organization dedicated to turning vacant, abandoned, and problem properties from liabilities […]
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NYS Transcentral Post March 5, 2014
Every week, Panel of Business Interests member Sam Schwartz Engineering shares with Empire State Future’s readers updates on New York City, State and National transportation issues. Featured Obama’s 2015 Budget Proposes $73 Billion for Surface Transportation […]
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Comptroller proposes reforms in state capital spending
Leading with the fact that New York’s infrastructure is heavily used and urgently in need of TLC, Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli unveiled a report proposing reforms in the state’s capital spending policies and practices. See the press release and link to […]
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State soliciting feedback on high speed rail plans
Have an opinion about high speed rail in New York State? The New York State Department of Transportation is traveling the state between March 4 and 12, holding six hearings to get feedback on five options it has drawn up […]
continue reading NYS Transcentral Post February 26, 2014
Every week, Panel of Business Interests member Sam Schwartz Engineering shares with Empire State Future’s readers updates on New York City, State and National transportation issues. Featured Obama: Tax Overhaul Should Fund Transportation Projects USA Today New […]
continue reading Long slog for high(er) speed rail continues in NY
CITY Newspaper, Rochester’s alternative newsweekly, last week featured a cogent analysis of the latest regarding the quest for high(er) speed rail service across the Empire State. Read the piece in Rochester’s CITY […]
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Obama seeks $300 billion for infrastructure
Citing a crisis in the condition of the nation’s roads, bridges, and rail lines, President Obama announced his plan to pitch Congress for $300 billion for infrastructure repairs and improvements across the country. The President announced his plan in St. […]
continue reading NYS Transcentral Post February 19, 2014
Every week, Panel of Business Interests member Sam Schwartz Engineering shares with Empire State Future’s readers updates on New York City, State and National transportation issues. Featured Senate Committee May Act on New Transportation Bill As Soon As April […]
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Every week, Panel of Business Interests member Sam Schwartz Engineering shares with Empire State Future’s readers updates on New York City, State and National transportation issues. Featured Bill Call for Sidewalks, Bike Lanes on Federally-Funded Roads The Hill […]
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