Tag Archives: commuter

Transit Glossary: Bus Service

The fundamentals We have all ridden buses at some point in time.  Whether in a large city like New York, NY or a small town like Reading, PA, the concept of a bus is practically the same:  to transport people … Continue reading

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The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail

The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, my former employer, and the light rail system that started my interest in light rail systems many years ago. This system, a part of the New Jersey Transit Light Rail Division, was opened in 2000 as … Continue reading

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Ferry Service in New York City

Many places have ferries for tourists, ferries for commuters, ferries for sightseeing.  New York has no shortage of ferries, from the New York-New Jersey commuter ferries (New York Waterway, Seastreak, etc.) to the sightseeing ferries (Circle Line, Statue Cruises, etc.), … Continue reading

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Light Rail Transit

What is Light Rail Transit? Well, light rail transit (or LRT for short) is a tricky concept.  The reason I say it’s tricky is because of its application and meaning in North America as opposed to its development and terminology … Continue reading

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