Beautified
medians at LGA
Project of PANYNJ & NYC DOT
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LGA AirTrain
UPDATE
Special Panel created to review per Governor
Following up on the commitment
made last month to respond to New
York Governor Kathy Hochul’s request
for a thorough review of mass transit
options for reducing car traffic and increasing
connectivity to LaGuardia Airport,
the Port Authority has appointed
a panel of esteemed, world-renowned
and independent transportation experts
with regional, domestic and international
experience to consult on and help
guide the review process. These experts
include the following individuals:
• Mike Brown, former Commissioner
of Transport for London and former
Managing Director, Heathrow Airport
• Janette Sadik-Khan, Principal,
Bloomberg Associates and former
Commissioner of the NYC Department
of Transportation
• Philip A. Washington, CEO of Denver
International Airport and former
CEO of Los Angeles Metro
Metropolitan
Transportation
Authority
In addition to the input and expertise
of these leading transportation voices,
the MTA will be a key participant in the
analysis of mass transit options, specifically
the subway and bus alternatives.
Options
The options that will be analyzed as
part of the review process will include,
at minimum:
1. improved and expanded bus service,
including potential for dedicated
lanes;
2. ferry service;
3. one-system rides including subway
extension options;
4. elevated guideway options including
light rail from various LIRR and subway
stops;
5. other new and emerging technologies
that can be pursued and implemented
in the near-term.
Additional options may be added to
the review based on input from the experts
and other stakeholders.
Factors to be Analyzed
The thorough and rigorous review of
each alternative will include assessment
of key criteria and considerations including,
but not limited to, the following:
• constructability;
• construction and other impacts on
the local community;
• customer experience and length of
travel time;
• greenhouse gas reduction;
• impacts to existing transit network/
riders;
• improved access to airport;
• project cost;
• projected timeline to become operational;
• removal of cars from roadways;
• ridership;
• throughput capacity;
DHS Issues National Terrorism
Advisory System Bulletin
NTAS Effective November 12, 2021
November 10, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued
a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the current
heightened threat environment across the United States. This NTAS Bulletin
replaces the current Bulletin, which was set to expire tomorrow at 2:00 pm,
November 12th.
As of November 10, 2021, DHS is not aware of an imminent and credible
threat to a specific location in the United States. The United States continues
to face a diverse and challenging threat environment as we approach several
religious holidays and associated mass gatherings that in the past have served
as potential targets for acts of violence. Through the remainder of 2021 and
into 2022, domestic violent extremists (DVEs), including racially or ethnically
motivated violent extremists and anti-government/anti-authority violent extremists,
will continue to pose a significant threat to our homeland. Of note, DVEs
and those inspired or motivated by foreign terrorists and other malign foreign
influences will continue to exploit online forums to influence and spread violent
extremist narratives and promote violent activity. The ongoing global pandemic
continues to exacerbate these threats.
Individuals can report suspicious activity and threats of violence, including
online threats, to local law enforcement, FBI Field Offices, or a local Fusion Center
November 16 at McManus Park located on the west end of LaGuardia Airport
(82nd street and Ditmars Blvd), speakers announced the Port Authority in
partnership with NYC DOT, beginning of work on the medians along Ditmars
Blvd which have been in disrepair for quite some time.
A total of 88 curb ramps with lush landscaping and perennial plants will be
replaced. “Rebuilding these medians would be a great benefit to the community
and those accessing the western end of the airport,” said ( left photo)Tony Vero,
General Manager of LaGauardia Airport. Queens BP Donovan Richards; Rosemarie
Poveromo, UCCA President; Queens DA Melinda Katz; John O’Neill,
Queens Borough Planner, NYC Department of Transportation