The 16 different paths for a new Interstate 81
A new Interstate 81 could rise 25 feet higher than it currently does, or be buried 81 feet below the ground's surface. Those are just two of the 16 options the state Department of Transportation has...
View ArticleErie Canal opens for 190th season, as commercial shipping returns
The Erie Canal and New York's smaller waterways are open for their 190th consecutive season connecting New York Harbor with the Great Lakes and other points west and north.The 524 miles of waterways...
View ArticleTraffic on St. Lawrence Seaway blocked by disabled freighter
A large freighter stuck in a narrow part of the St. Lawrence Seaway since yesterday afternoon is beginning to cause a backup of shipping traffic along the waterway.The Federal Kivalina lost power...
View Article17 ships now in traffic jam on St. Lawrence Seaway
There are now 17 shipping freighters in a traffic jam on the St. Lawrence Seaway because a disabled vessel has been blocking their path since Tuesday afternoon.The freighter Federal Kivalina has been...
View ArticleMore federal money sought for rural bridges
Sen. Charles Schumer wants to add about $50 million to funding that comes to New York for upkeep and repair of rural bridges.The federal government provides the state with $71 million a year right now...
View ArticleTunnel, depressed highway are out in plans for new I-81
Syracuse looks less likely to go through its own Big Dig, as state highway transportation officials recommend a tunnel or depressed highway are not the best options for a rebuilt Interstate 81 through...
View ArticleTighter curves could minimize impact of new I-81 viaduct
Tighter curves built into a new Interstate 81 through downtown Syracuse could mean fewer buildings along the highway’s path would need to be torn down.Rebuilding the mile and a half of elevated...
View ArticleRed to green: Syracuse working to upgrade traffic signal system
It’s what every commuter hates when trying to get to work in the morning: red lights. They slow drive times down and waste gas, but the city of Syracuse is working to upgrade its traffic light system,...
View ArticleSU: campus will be "dramatically" impacted by I-81 construction
The Syracuse University campus would be greatly impacted by the reconstruction of Interstate 81 through the city, a university working group has determined.When visitors to the Syracuse University...
View ArticleArea lawmakers say Congress is failing voters by avoiding long-term solution...
Despite a bipartisan bill making its way through Congress to keep road and bridge projects funded, there’s still concerns about the long-term health of the highway fund. A bipartisan group of lawmakers...
View ArticleFirst glance at the buildings in the path of a new I-81
Rebuilding Interstate 81 through downtown Syracuse will mean impact to properties along it. Now a group opposed to that has outlined what impact a new, wider elevated highway could have on the...
View ArticleAnother round of public comments on I-81 concluding
Another study, another round of public comments. It may seem like the decision-making process on the future of the elevated Interstate 81 through downtown Syracuse will never end.An end is in sight,...
View ArticleCity vs. suburban divide apparent from future of I-81 surveys
Two recent surveys have solidified a suburban-city divide over the future of Interstate 81 in Syracuse, with people living outside the city want to see the elevated roadway stay.
View ArticleSyracuse airport hopes free parking will boost travelers
There are several changes to the Syracuse Airport this fall ahead of the busy travel season, with hopes of increasing passenger numbers and ease of travel.Hancock International Airport made national...
View ArticleBaby boomers want more transportation, housing options to stay in central NY...
The group F.O.C.U.S. Greater Syracuse is trying to keep baby boomers from leaving the area as they retire. The community group has completed a study about just how age-friendly central New York is.
View ArticleSchumer continues to push for developments at the Port of Oswego
Over the past several years, Sen. Charles Schumer has been able to secure federal money to help with upgrading facilities, including the improvement of rail lines and even dredging the Port of Oswego....
View ArticleSyracuse city council calls for I-81 to be torn down
The Syracuse Common Council is taking a formal stand on what should be done with the aging infrastructure of Interstate 81. The lawmakers will tell the state they want the viaduct gone.The future of...
View ArticleSyracuse common councilors want a street-level boulevard to replace I-81
Syracuse lawmakers have gone on record calling on the New York State Department of Transportation to replace the Interstate-81 viaduct that runs through the city with a street-level boulevard. The move...
View ArticleWhat could it look like without Interstate 81 cutting through Syracuse?
A group of architects and urban developers favoring the removal of the interstate through downtown Syracuse are out with a drawing of what the city could look like if the roadway was gone.The group,...
View ArticleSyracuse mayor asks Centro not to cut bus service
Syracuse’s mayor is calling on its regional public transit system to preserve its current level of service, even as the bus service faces budget shortfalls.The Centro bus system is considering...
View ArticlePacked public hearing asks Centro not to cut service amid budget gap
Syracuse residents packed Syracuse’s city hall last night to voice their opposition to proposed service reductions on the public bus system. Councilors summoned the head of the Centro bus service to...
View ArticleSyracuse once held a public vote on a major transportation decision
A sharply divided city argues over whether to keep a major transit link running through downtown, or to route it around the outskirts of town.It’s nearly the same debate going on today, but this was in...
View ArticleDowntown group wants a boulevard, county legislature supports hybrid I-81...
The Onondaga County Legislature has put its support behind a so-called hybrid option to replace Interstate 81 through Syracuse, the same day the Downtown Committee put its weight behind the boulevard...
View ArticleDOT says hybrid I-81 replacement option being considered
The possibility of Interstate 81 someday being buried under Syracuse is still alive, but it’s hard to tell just how seriously state transportation planners are considering it. Businesses and...
View ArticleDeWitt wants to make its streets better for walkers, bicyclists
The town of DeWitt is looking to become more friendly to bikers and walkers. The suburban community, east of Syracuse, is gathering suggestions from residents and businesses before making any changes.
View ArticleWhat to expect in the new study on Interstate 81 coming soon
More information about Interstate 81’s future in downtown Syracuse should be available in the next few days, as state transportation officials will release a new study on the options for the elevated...
View ArticleMiner says highway trust fund balance has implications for I-81 project
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner is calling on Congress to replenish the highway trust fund, to fix and upgrade the city’s interstates, saying the fund’s stability has implications for the future of...
View ArticleInnovation key to making central New York elderly-friendly
Central New York will need to innovate and come up with new ideas about how to address the needs of its senior population. That was the message of a forum held to discuss how to shape an age-friendly...
View ArticleKatko says his first 100 days have been about moderation, constituent services
Syracuse-area Republican Rep. John Katko says his first 100 days in office have been a whirlwind. But, the freshman believes he’s already established an identity in Washington.
View ArticleWhat will Syracuse's transportation needs be in 2050? Good question
Will the Syracuse region’s infrastructure include more bike lanes or bridges in thirty years? The city’s transportation planning agency is trying to map out some of those questions in a new vision...
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