jbpegram

I have sent an annotated 24 page memorandum of comments to the MTA on the proposed Interborough Express project, including suggestions for use of battery-powered railcars, on the mode and on coordination with freight. I can send you a copy if you send an Email address to jbpegram@earthlink.net I understand, from communications with the MTA, that it expects to receive a further report from its consultants regarding the recommended mode of operation of the Interborough Express by the end of September. In the course of my study, I have made a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request for the detailed feasibility study, which I now expect to receive by September 1st. I also have made a FOIL request for the MTA's study of feasibility of battery-powered railcars for the LIRR Oyster Bay branch, which was completed in February. The MTA's response to that request is overdue.