“Allowing too much time to pass between the accident and the testing of workers creates an unnecessary roadblock, putting the safety of our riders, workers, and others at risk, Pokorny said in a news release, noting that the city police are able to test suspected drunk drivers in a timely manner.
The Federal Transit Administration has a requirement that alcohol tests be conducted as soon as possible, ideally within 2 hours of the accident, Pokorny said.
The main reason that it takes so long for tests to be conducted is the duration of investigations conducted at the accident scene, according to the report. Another reason is the the time required for the employee to travel from the accident scene to the NYC Transit medical center where the tests are conducted.
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The blame game
When things go wrong in New York City, it’s become second nature to blame Mayor Bill de Blasio, whether or not it’s actually his fault. This is especially true when it comes to public transportation, and the mayor has little to do with its issues, past or present.
The person you should be angry at is Gov. Andrew Cuomo – but you didn’t hear that from me! – since he has far more control than the mayor over the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which is charged with running and overseeing the city’s public transportation system, including several bridges and tunnels.
Charles Hall Joins STV as Senior Vice President
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NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Charles Hall has joined STV as senior vice president and director of major project delivery in the firm s Transportation and Infrastructure Division (T&I). He will serve as a national leader in T&I, supporting the division s management and technical delivery teams.
Charles Hall I have had the opportunity to work closely with Charlie on significant projects over the last 10 years, said Rich Amodei, STV executive vice president of T&I. His broad experience, problem solving abilities, and reputation as a trusted advisor to many public agencies and partners will be a tremendous benefit to the firm as we expand our presence across the nation.
WASHINGTON
Hazy sunshine illuminated the suburban landscape as Eric Forbes settled into the seat of his Friday afternoon train.
It was Sept. 12, 2008, 4:22 p.m. Forbes, 56, an administrator at Cal State Northridge, was headed home to be there in time for his son’s first school dance. Relaxing, he watched out the window as the train rolled north from the Chatsworth station then banked to the left, heading for the narrow tunnel under the Santa Susana Pass. The curve allowed Forbes to see down the track. Motion caught his eye.
“I saw this train coming at us,” he recalls. A thought flashed through his mind: “There’s only one track there.”
This significant project transformed a century-old building into a modern gateway that expands Penn Station and significantly enhances the traveler experience,
said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. The Moynihan Train Hall stands as a beacon of progress in memory of the late Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, who I was proud to work for and who helped lead our country forward. This world-class development is a testament to our commitment to build back better, improve our infrastructure and strengthen our economy now and in the post-pandemic future.
The train hall s stunning design is a unique blend of classical and contemporary, and features a one-acre sky-lit atrium, a signature clock, cutting-edge technology, clear wayfinding, full accessibility, and museum-caliber public art. It also provides immediate benefits at this critical time while profoundly enhancing the convenience, health, and daily experience of hundreds of thousands of passengers, neighbors, and visitors. T