Mount Washington
Mount Washington, MA · Traffic & Transit
theberkshireedge.com
South County ‘public’ transportation: We need someone to step up and meet the growing need
I would like to share some information regarding “public transportation” in the southern Berkshires. This community is not being properly served by Berkshire Regional Transportation (BRTA). BRTA has made a few attempts at providinging limited bus service without any real success. Why? Because real people need on-demand transportation, not a fixed route twice a day. What is missing? A taxi service! Remember when Taxico served South County? This private taxi service provided rides for those who did not have their own automobiles.
newyorkalmanack.com
The Warrensburg-Chestertown Plank Road, 1850-1911
The New York State Legislature awarded monopolies to dozens of companies to construct (and collect tolls) over 2,000 miles of plank roads. As their name implies, plank roads were built with wooden planks (generally hemlock) laid perpendicular to the direction of travel. As the craze spread to Northern New York...
WRGB
Trade Up: CDTA hiring for multiple roles, no college degree required
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — If you are looking to shift gears in your career, the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is looking to expand its roster to help keep the region moving. As part of our "Trade Up" series, which highlights lucrative career paths that don't require a four-year...
NEWS10 ABC
Druthers Trolley on the move this summer
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – There’s a new way to get around Saratoga Springs this summer. Druthers Brewing Company launched a free trolley that connects riders to downtown, Saratoga Race Course and Saratoga Lake. The Druthers Trolley runs Thursday & Sunday from noon – 8 p.m., and Friday & Saturday noon – 10 p.m.
WRGB
Schenectady considers future of Kings Road stop signs after noise complaint
SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB)- A traffic safety dispute on Kings Road in Schenectady is continuing after the city lowered speed limits on most roads to 25 mph and later installed two stop signs on Kings Road at the intersection with Queen Philomena Boulevard. The stop signs were added after a resident...
newpineplainsherald.org
Bus Safety Loopholes and Special Education Challenges Dominate Pine Plains School Board Meeting
Keith Morey of Ancram spoke emotionally to the Pine Plains Central School District Board of Education at its meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18, pleading for help before a tragedy occurs. “The reason I’m here is that people are not stopping for the school bus,” he said during public comment. “I...
NEWS10 ABC
Moe Road to close for completion of flood damage repair in Clifton Park
After flooding from severe rainfall damaged areas of the Capital Region last month, some roads are still being repaired. A portion of Moe Road in Clifton Park will close for a period of time on Friday as work is completed.
WWLP 22News
Overnight I-90 lane closures planned in Lee, Blandford
LEE/BLANDFORD, Mass. (WWLP) – Drivers traveling on Interstate 90 in Berkshire and Hampden counties should expect overnight lane closures this week as crews perform bridge repairs and painting work in Lee and Blandford. According to MassDOT, bridge work will take place:. Repairs on mile marker 8.3 in Lee:. Eastbound:...
altamontenterprise.com
I am concerned of a train derailment if the bridge collapses
Recently there have been conversations about CSX and its lack of maintenance on the railroad. This is especially evident at the double bridge crossing Route 20 by 84 Lumber. As a neighbor to this bridge, I regularly walk under it and see the decay firsthand. I’ve tried contacting CSX directly...