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(Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City Transit) While MTA New York City Transit’s (NYCT) overnight shutdown has not been canceled, it will be cut in half. The move is effective Feb. 22. Millions of New Yorkers and others interested in the transit scene were shocked when the iconic all-night service on the New York subways came to an end on May 6 last year, due to the COVID-19 virus.  Although the trains are still running through the night so they are positioned for cleaning, which is required to fight the virus and to move employees around the system, riders have not been allowed on board ...

A Shot in the Arm for Transit Written by David Peter Alan, Contributing Editor How can we improve public health, a transit provider’s reputation, and the prospect that riders will remain loyal and return when the pandemic is over? First, let’s take a look at where we are. Because of the COVID-19 virus, transit has gotten a bad reputation lately. There have also been numerous service cuts around the nation, and it appears that even more-severe cuts could be coming. It is happening on Amtrak, too. As if it were not bad enough that shutdowns ...

January 19, 2021 Third in a Series: Advocates Uncertain as Politics Comes Into Focus Written by David Peter Alan, Contributing Editor My two previous reports in this series showed that companies and a union who could benefit directly from various DOT grants made highly favorable statements about Pete Buttigieg. That means little on its face, because the statements came from entities who could say little else. Advocates for the riders on Amtrak and transit are not bound by that constraint, and they have endured other DOT heads who have not been...

Second in a Series: Complete Streets, Incomplete Transit Written by David Peter Alan, Contributing Editor In my last report, I looked at Pete Buttigieg, President-elect Biden’s nominee for Secretary of Transportation, and what he would bring to the post. I looked at his own concepts as he expressed them in his acceptance speech, how he might serve USDOT’s business constituents, and his background. Part of that background is the time he spent as mayor of South Bend, a post he occupied starting in 2012. As I will describe in this article, he...

March 26, 1967 - December 30, 2020 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of the late David Peter Lesoway announce his passing on December 30, 2020, at the age of 53 years. David lived most of his life in Drumheller. He was a great friend to many - a gentle giant with a huge smile. He had built many friendships throughout his years in bowling, ART classes and community activities. David loved building model cars, the Dukes of Hazard, the Calgary Flames, fishing with his friends at Michichi, perogies, and most importantly his family and friends. He had an eclectic taste in...