Read " State to fund study of west-of-Hudson commuter rail, bus links" The review, announced by U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan and Gov. Kathy Hochul, is the first step in addressing longstanding complaints about transit options
Great announcement regarding studying the possibility of running commuter trains on an existing freight rail line on the river’s western shore among other transit improvements. We know that a study can be frustrating answer to our situation, however, we believe that we can walk and chew gum at the same time.
We are prepared to inform the study with all our testimonials and data and pilot new improvements or programs and more.
"Hochul and Ryan said the study would focus on bus service improvements and expanding connections to existing rail lines and ferries. It will also look at ways to increase transit options to the New York City metropolitan area and reduce travel times and roadway congestion. The study will focus on Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster counties, looking at connections from those counties to New York City and Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties."