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CBS 2's Steve Langford asks Port Authority Chairman David Samson a question. (credit: CBS 2)

Port Authority Chairman Says Toll, Fare Hikes Weren’t Imposed To Pay For WTC

The billion dollar question is exactly where is the Port Authority toll hike money is going.

2012/09/20

Audit: Port Authority ‘Must Implement’ Toll Hikes To Fund Projects

The report is being released Wednesday one year after the Port Authority increased tolls on its Hudson River crossings.

2012/09/19

Hutchinson River Parkway - Rye Brook, NY - Sep 9, 2009 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Task Force Tries To Figure Out How To Keep Trucks Off The Hutch

The winding, tree-lined Hutchinson River Parkway was designed for the Ford Model T, not MACK trucks.

2012/09/13

Gas station with same prices for cash and credit on Route 4 in Englewood, N.J. Sept. 2, 2012 (credit: Paul Murnane/WCBS 880)

Record-High Gas Prices Hit On Labor Day Weekend

According to AAA, about 33 million people hit the road for the end-of-summer holiday weekend. But there are high gas prices across the country and across the Tri-State Area.

2012/09/02

AAA: More Than 30M Americans Hitting The Road Memorial Day Weekend

A survey of travelers found that about 30.7 million people plan to drive to their destination, with 53 percent saying pump prices would not impact their travel plans.

2012/05/25

Gas prices in the Tri-State area (Credit: CBS 2)

Gas Prices Predicted To Drop In Tri-State Area As Summer Nears

At a time when gas prices typically rise, they are forecast to drop. “We saw the price of crude oil drop by $9 as of Monday, and that’s the highest one-week drop this year,” Robert Sinclair, Jr. of AAA said. “With it will come gasoline prices.”

2012/05/10

Gas Pump (file / credit: David Paul Morris/Getty Images)

AAA: National Gas Prices Up 9 Cents To $3.74

In New York and Connecticut, gas is $3.99 a gallon, with higher prices in New York City where the average is now $4.05. On Long Island, gas is selling at $4.02 a gallon.

2012/03/03

New Legislation Aimed At Bringing Federal Oversight To Port Authority

Legislation is moving through Congress that would take some control away from the Port Authority and provide oversight by the U.S. DOT to protect drivers against massive toll hikes.

2012/02/16

This image was taken from an AT&T documentary showing the dangers of distracted driving. (credit: AT&T)

New York State Lawmakers Consider Total Ban On Cell Phones While Driving

Right now, you need a hands-free device to use your cell phone. What is under consideration would be an all-out ban on use of your cell phone behind the wheel.

2012/02/13

Spare Tires On The Endangered List Thanks To Fuel Economy Rules

According to AAA, spare tires could soon disappear altogether.

2012/01/26

The Costa Concordia is seen on its side - Giglio Porto, Italy - Jan 19, 2012 (credit: Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)

AAA: People Aren’t Rethinking Cruise Plans

The New York City area has three cruise ship terminals. In the wake of the recent catastrophe, is business about to dry up?

2012/01/20

Vehicles approach the George Washington Bridge toll plaza - Fort Lee, NJ - Sep 23, 2011 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

WCBS 880 Tri-State Top 11 Of 2011: No. 5 – Tolls

Commuting by car got a bit less attractive in 2011.

2011/12/29

Holiday travelers at LaGuardia Airport on Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 (credit: Marla Diamond/WCBS 880)

Millions In The Tri-State Hitting The Roads, Skies And Rails For Holiday Weekend

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says it’s prepared to handle the more than 11 million travelers who will use its airports, tunnels, bridges and PATH system between now and New Years.

2011/12/23

Cross Bronx Expressway - Bronx, NY - Dec 19, 2011 (credit: NYC DOT)

Transportation Planners Identify Worst Traffic Bottlenecks In NYC Area

Some of the top ten traffic bottlenecks in the New York City area are not in the five boroughs, but those roads that go around them, according to a new study.

2011/12/19

One World Trade Center rises in the skyline - New York, NY - Dec 8, 2011 (credit: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880)

WTC Dominates Port Authority Budget; Christie Continues Criticism Of Agency Management

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey plans to spend more than $2 billion on building the new World Trade Center next year, and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is continuing his criticism of the agency.

2011/12/08

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