Pretty cool video that offers a nice overview of the 2nd avenue subway project and its impact on residents and businesses in the Upper East Side neighborhood. The size and scope of the project in addition to the geographical location makes for an interesting combination..
Serve as Project Manager in the Transit Development Group within NYCDOT’s Division of Traffic and Planning. Manage key planning and implementation initiatives related to improving surface transit within New York City, including implementation of PlaNYC recommendations and the DOT strategic plan. Assist in the planning, design and implementation of Select Bus Service projects, as well as other transit priority and complete streets projects. Work closely with other DOT staff, with other City, State, and Federal agencies (particularly the MTA), and with the general public. Manage consultant work efforts and contracts, as well as capital grants. Create GIS maps, and perform other technical planning analysis. Work with community boards and other public stakeholders in public workshops, presentations, and other settings.
Serve as Outreach Coordinator in the Transit Development Group within NYCDOT’s Division of Traffic and Planning. Develop and execute plans for community outreach associated with Select Bus Service projects and other related initiatives. Organize community meetings, and serve as the point of liaison with community boards, elected officials, and other project stakeholders. Develop and manage contact lists for projects, and record and respond to community feedback. Prepare materials for online distribution, including regular updates of the Select Bus Service website and other Web 2.0 activities. Work closely with DOT External Affairs, Borough Commissioner offices, and NYCT Government and Community Relations as needed.
MTA-NYCT is hiring a Principal Transportation Planner in the Operations Planning Division. Applications are due by May 5, 2014.
The position will be responsible for helping to plan long-term changes to the NYC bus route network. The incumbent will develop and maintain a database of service and ridership information for planning purposes, prepare reports recommending new or restructured bus routes and services, including ridership projections, customer and operations impacts, and operating costs. The position may also assist in the analysis and management of various long-range planning studies, such as Alternatives Analyses and Environmental Impact Statements and coordination with other NYCT departments, other MTA agencies, and external contacts. The successful candidate is expected to do field work throughout New York City and to represent NYC Transit at public meeting, sometimes not during normal business hours. A NYS driver’s license is required for this position.
Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Urban Studies, Geography, Transportation Science, Urban Planning, Economics, Business, Public Administration, Political Science or related field and five years of full time paid experience in transportation operations planning, schedule or operations.
Desired Skills:
Excellent writing, communication and graphics presentation skills, proficiency in technical writing and data analysis are required. Knowledge of the New York City Transit system and New York City are highly desirable. Previous experience in transportation planning for a large, multimodal transit agency is highly desirable. Knowledge of transportation planning software such as TransCad, ArcView, MapInfo and Auto-Turn.
Apply here or search listings at http://web.mta.info/mta/employment/employment_out.html
MTA New York City Transit is the largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world. The subway has a daily ridership of 5.4 million and an annual r
English: The New York City Transit Authority (MTA New York City Transit, a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of NY) provides local bus, express bus, subway, bus rapid transit, and paratransit service in the City of New York. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
idership in 2012 of roughly 1.7 billion. If you wish to learn more about the inner working of the largest agency, and have fun while doing it, then you should apply for an opening for a full time Associate Staff Analyst position with the Capital Planning and Budget group at MTA New York City Transit. Check out the job description for more information on Qualifications and Selection Methodology.
The responsibilities include assisting in the preparation, planning, analysis and milestone review of NYC Transit’s multi-billion dollar, five-year capital program and evaluation of capital project proposals. The Analyst will support the economic cost-benefit analyses of selected capital projects and will participate in the preparation of the Twenty Year Needs Assessment as well as funding considerations within the five year capital program.
Interested candidates must apply by December 23, 2013 by going here and selecting Job ID # 77783.
via YPTransportation
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Objective
This position is responsible for assisting the Assistant Director, Environmental & Long Range Planning in the management and coordination of Metro-North Railroad (MNR) efforts in the identification and resolution of all planning, design and implementation issues related to MTA/LIRR East Side Access (ESA). Ensure protection of MNR interests as ESA design/construction progresses.
Responsibilities
Coordinate, communicate, and disseminate all ESA related issues within MNR with other MNR departments in resolving operational, environmental and institutional issues related to ESA.
Coordinate MNR’s involvement in the multi-agency (MNR, LIRR and MTACC) Rail Activation Plan. Provide support to MNR, MTACC and LIRR and attend Rail Activation Plan Task Working Group Meetings. Work with Metro-North representatives (various departments) to the Rail Activation Plan to ensure that MNR interests are protected. Identify issues from Rail Activation Plan meetings and work with teams to either resolve or bring issues to the attention of senior management. Assist in the preparation of the remainder of the Rail Activation Plan document. Provide assistance in developing Memorandum of Agreements, assessment and negotiation of cost sharing data with MTACC/ESA.
Required Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Planning Strategic or Regional/Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Public Policy/Administration and/ or related field and a minimum of five (5) years experience in planning, design review and/or technical management of projects, preferably in a transportation operation.
Qualified applicants can submit an online application by clicking here. Applications due by April 16.
About Metro-North Railroad
Playing a vital role in the economy of New York State and Connecticut, Metro-North Railroad, a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), is the busiest commuter railroad in the nation with an annual ridership of over 82 million. A dynamic organization with a strong focus on customer service, safety, and new technologies, Metro-North employs approximately 5,900 people. Operating out of its home base in New York City’s historic Grand Central Terminal, the railroad’s three lines serve 120 stations in seven counties in New York and two counties in Connecticut. In 2011, Metro-North received the prestigious International Brunel Award for Overall Excellence in Railroad Design, recognizing its continuing work as a more efficient operation, its commitment to sustainability, and its focus on providing excellent customer service. Metro-North was the first American railroad to win this coveted award in its 26-year history. The competition is open to all passenger and freight railroads in the world. Metro-North has a reputation for rewarding employee resourcefulness and innovation, and offers excellent job opportunities in a challenging and diverse environment.
via NY Times
After seeing the devastating impacts of torrents of water on New York City subways and highway tunnels during Hurricane sandy, one would be curious to know – how do you stop rushing waters from entering your highway and transit/subway tunnels? Researchers from my alma mater, West Virginia University, have been at it for a while and they have come up with this brilliant solution – an inflatable plug.
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Saw this picture below tweeted out by joanna coles @JoannaColes Editor-in-Chief Cosmopolitan Magazine. She shot this gridlocked thoroughfare from her office (located on the 38th floor of the building where Cosmopolitan mag. is located). With its subway system crippled by Sandy, this pic. shows how badly NYC needs to reconsider its transportation strategies and prioritize implementing any/all strategies that moves people away from cars. It is going to be once heck of a recovery until the subway limps back to normal!
| Control Code: | P999U/R920 | ||
| Resume Due Date: | August 12, 2011 | ||
| Job Title: | Director of Electronic Toll Collection | ||
| Department/Division: | Tolling Initiatives | ||
| Work Location: | 2 Broadway, New York, NY | ||
| Earnings Potential : | Commensurate with salary history and experience | (Actual salary offers are made subject to the salary administration policy and are made considering a number of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate’s salary and work history.) | |
| Hay Points: | 800 | ||
| Overtime Eligibility: | Not eligible for paid overtime in accordance with FLSA | ||
Job Description:
Manages the planning, engineering, design, acquisition and installation of state of the art electronic toll collection technologies and systems, including research and testing; manage consultants and contractors as necessary; administer capital projects budgets; work collaboratively with all functional areas to address operational, customer service and other needs; reports to the Senior Director of New Toll Initiatives.
Specialized Knowledge:
At least 10 years experience working in the toll industry at a level that has included detailed technical knowledge of state of the art toll collection technologies and systems obtained through a technical degree and in field experience, experience with systems engineering through classroom work or practical application on multiple projects and extensive project management skills. Excellent communicatons skills and ability to work as part of a team
Education:
Undergraduate technical degree, master’s degree preferred
How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy, follow these four easy steps:
1 – Place the Control Code found below in the upper right hand corner of your resume.
2 – Ensure that this office receives your resume by the Due Date provided above.
3 – Make sure that your resume includes a chronological work history.
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(Source: The Transport Politic)
State Senate finally comes to agreement on system’s adequate funding; will vote today
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which has been threatening huge fare increases and drastic cuts in service, will be able to rest easy tonight, because its multi-billion-dollar budget deficit will be covered by a new, more stable source of revenue: a region-wide payroll tax. There will be no bridge tolls, but a small fare increase. Though this is no panacea, and more funding is still needed, but this is huge news for New York City and means that the city will continue to be able to offer its citizens high-quality transit at a reasonable price.
The solution — held up for weeks by the demands of a few Democrats in the Senate (no members of the GOP are willing to vote for the program) — was found by agreeing to reimburse school districts that are affected by the tax.
According to Gotham Gazette (via 2nd Ave Sagas), the plan to be voted on this afternoon will raise a total of $2.26 billion a year for the transit agency. This plan will cover the $1.8 billion MTA’s budget gap for FY 2009 and the $2 billion gap for 2010 as well as provide a small amount for capital expenditures. The New York Timesclaims that the taxes will be enough to cover the first two years of the agency’s 2010-2014 capital program. The state is likely to have to get going over the next few months to shape a funding system for necessary subway and commuter rail repairs as well as expansion needs.
Here are the basic conditions:
The plan also foresees fare hikes of 7.5% in 2011 and 2013 to keep up with inflation.
