Public Transit

Faces of Infrastructure: Garrett Eucalitto

Meet Garrett Eucalitto, the force behind Connecticut’s infrastructure push. From roads to rail, it’s about delivering real projects, and the skilled workforce making it happen.

World Cup to close Penn Station for everyday commuters ahead of matches [nj.com]

Proposed World Cup security plans would restrict access at New York Penn Station for NJ Transit commuters on match days, creating major disruptions during peak travel periods. Critics argue the changes put commuters last in an already strained transit system.

Metro-North to Modernize Passenger Information Systems Across New Haven Line

Connecticut is rolling out upgrades to Metro-North station information systems—aimed at improving audio announcements and real-time train updates for riders.

A Brief History of NJ Transit: Part III – Pandemic to the Future

NJ TRANSIT’s history is a cautionary tale of how short-term fixes and political avoidance can undermine even the most vital public institutions.
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Inside New York’s $16BN New Mega-Railway [The Impossible Build]

New York is in desperate need of the Gateway Program. A transport project that will drastically reduce congestion and travel time. Construction is underway...

Can Infrastructure Spending Really Stimulate the Economy? [Investopedia]

Infrastructure spending is spending on transportation, power, and water facilities are public goods that benefit everyone in the economy. Government provision of these goods...

State and Local Governments Face Persistent Infrastructure Investment Challenges [Pew]

This article from Pew Trusts discusses the persistent challenges faced by state and local governments in the United States regarding infrastructure investment. Despite spending roughly half...