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New York Post
23-06-2025
- New York Post
AirTrain fares are getting a huge cut this summer to battle horrible traffic and travel woes
Travelers going in and out of New York City will get a summer treat. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is slashing AirTrain fares to John F. Kennedy International Airport by 50% in an attempt to reduce summer traffic congestion. Fares will drop from $8.50 to $4.25 starting June 30 and will last through Labor Day, Sept. 1. Advertisement AirTrain fares to JFK Airport will be cut by half to tackle summer traffic congestion. Markus Mainka – The half-price fare applies at both the Jamaica and Howard Beach Stations, and commuters can pay via OMNY or MetroCard. Some travelers view the AirTrain as an inconvenient way for them to get to JFK with their luggage, but the reduced fare might make them reconsider — especially as traffic from summer travel picks up. Advertisement For the second consecutive year, the Port Authority forecasts that summer passenger volume at JFK will set a new record with 18.3 million expected travelers. Port Authority Chairman Kevin O'Toole also warned of the 'busy summer construction period' at JFK. The airport is in the midst of a $19 billion renovation — the largest airport redevelopment project in the U.S., according to The Points Guy. The half-price fare applies at both the Jamaica and Howard Beach Stations. AFP via Getty Images Advertisement The renovation, which is approaching the peak of its construction and roadway work, includes Terminals 1, 4, 6 and 8. 'We are once again asking travelers to leave their cars at home and take public transit to the airport. The discounted AirTrain fare is one of a multitude of steps we're taking to move passengers to and from JFK as quickly and reliably as possible,' O'Toole said. 'Yes, there will be some temporary inconvenience. But it's all part of building an airport our region can be proud of — for decades to come.' Advertisement Those who choose to drive are being urged to arrive three hours early and to reserve parking in advance due to limited space. Additionally, those using services like Uber or Lyft will need to meet their drivers at a remote pick-up lot to 'avoid gridlock.' Free shuttles will run to the relocated lots.
Time Out
18-06-2025
- Time Out
The AirTrain to JFK will be joyfully 50% cheaper all summer long
If there's one thing New Yorkers love more than complaining about the AirTrain, it's a good deal. This summer, they'll get both. Starting June 30 and running through Labor Day, the fare for the JFK AirTrain will be slashed in half—from $8.50 to a far more palatable $4.25—as part of the Port Authority's attempt to keep travelers off the gridlocked airport roadways and firmly on the rails. The timing isn't coincidental. JFK is bracing for a record-smashing summer with 18.3 million passengers expected to shuffle through its terminals, while the airport simultaneously undergoes the most ambitious (read: disruptive) construction project in its history. The $19 billion redevelopment includes expansions to Terminals 4 and 8, construction of the new Terminal 1 and Terminal 6, and a total overhaul of the airport's notoriously confusing road network. 'We are once again asking travelers to leave their cars at home and take public transit to the airport,' said Kevin O'Toole, chairman of the Port Authority, in a statement that sounds a little like pleading and a lot like solid advice. The half-price fare applies to both the Jamaica and Howard Beach AirTrain stations, which are easily accessible via subway (A/E/J/Z) or the Long Island Rail Road from Grand Central, Penn Station or Atlantic Terminal. For drivers who still insist on braving the congestion, the Port Authority recommends drop-offs at the Lefferts Boulevard AirTrain station, where a free eight-minute ride will take travelers to their terminal. Parking is limited, so either book in advance, or risk being That Person crying in the overflow lot. And if you're relying on a ride-share to Terminal 4, 5 or 7, prepare to hoof it: Uber and Lyft pickups have been relocated to off-site lots to help ease terminal frontage chaos. Free shuttles will run, but airport officials still recommend leaving an extra hour—or three. The summer's travel forecast is crowded with a 100% chance of construction dust. But at least now, getting to JFK won't cost quite as much as your carry-on.
Business Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Sats' WFS opens US$270 million cargo terminal at JFK Airport
[NEW YORK] Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has partnered the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and global investment manager Realterm to open a US$270 million cargo terminal at John F Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in the US. This is the airport's first new cargo terminal in 30 years, and will help to reduce congestion and streamline operations, said the three entities in a joint press release on Monday (Apr 28). '(It) is expected to generate new jobs and economic development opportunities while improving service for industries reliant on high-value cargo such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, and perishables,' they said. This includes 100 permanent new jobs, with a priority on hiring from the local community. The 350,000 square foot facility will be operated by WFS – a wholly owned subsidiary of inflight caterer and ground handler Sats , and JFK's primary cargo handler. It spans 26 acres (10.5 hectares) and replaces two older facilities. The terminal will include an advanced truck dock management system to help manage the flow of goods in and out of the facility. It uses real-time scheduling, automatic check-ins and digital communication between drivers and dock workers. This not only cuts wait times and congestion, but also reduces noise and emissions in the area, said the three. The facility is also JFK's first dedicated facility for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and perishables, with 3,000 sq ft of cooler space. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up On top of that, it features electric forklifts, electric vehicle chargers and an automated united load device system to optimise power usage. Mike Simpson, WFS gateway services chief executive officer for Americas, said the new cargo terminal marks a new era for the company at one of the main gateways in the US. 'The facility embodies our dedication to connecting the world through logistics, and embraces new levels of digitalisation and sustainability that will act as a model for other new cargo operations around the world,' he said. Port Authority chairman Kevin O'Toole added that the facility is a 'critical investment in the infrastructure that powers the regional and national economy' in the US. Currently, the JFK air cargo sector supports more than 93,000 jobs and generates US$11.4 billion in economic activity annually. 'This modern cargo terminal strengthens (JFK's) position as a key gateway for high-value goods and international trade,' he said. Sats stocks closed flat at S$2.81 on Monday, before the news.
Canada Standard
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Canada Standard
(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-SOCCER-MLS-TORONTO FC VS NEW YORK CITY FC
(250427) -- TORONTO, April 27, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Federico Bernardeschi (R) of Toronto FC vies with Kevin O'Toole of New York City FC during the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season match between Toronto FC and New York City FC at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, April 26, 2025. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
All 592 suspender ropes at the George Washington Bridge are now replaced
All of the George Washington Bridge's original suspender ropes have been replaced, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced on Thursday. This marks the completion of a seven-year effort and a major milestone in a comprehensive $2 billion rehabilitation project of the almost 100-year-old bridge. Over the last seven years, Port Authority crews have worked to replace each of the bridge's 592 suspender ropes. To accomplish this, crews secured temporary ropes at each panel point across the bridge as well as the adjacent panel points to support the bridge's weight at that location, the Port Authority said. They then disconnected and removed the original ropes. After that, crews installed and secured the new ropes to the span's girders, finally disconnecting the temporary ropes. The suspender ropes range in length from 38 feet to 674 feet, with the longest near the bridge's two towers and the shortest at the center of the span, according to Port Authority. Though traffic was allowed to continue flowing throughout the duration of this project, one sidewalk was closed at a time to allow work crews to access the ropes. This also enabled the agency to completely rebuild both of the span's shared use sidewalks. The completely rebuilt north sidewalk reopened after every suspender rope on that side of the bridge was replaced with the south sidewalk closing in February 2023. Now that the suspender rope project is complete, the Port Authority expects to complete work on the south sidewalk and reopen the path in 2026. Once the south sidewalk's construction is done, pedestrians will have dedicated use of it while bicyclists will exclusively use the north sidewalk. The bridge's main cables were also rehabilitated as part of this project with 26,474 compacted wires within each cable being recoated and rewrapped. A new elastomeric wrap was added along with a new dehumidification system to extend the lifespan of the main cables. According to Port Authority, if the main cable wires from all four cables were laid end to end it would be long enough to wrap around the Earth four times. "Replacing all 592 suspender ropes on the George Washington Bridge is a remarkable feat of engineering as we work to rehabilitate and renew nearly every major component of the world's busiest bridge," said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O'Toole. "Over seven years, our teams diligently planned and worked with precision and perseverance to ensure the bridge remains safe and reliable for millions who depend on it for work, commuting or travel." He continued, "As the bridge nears its centennial, we're proud to help preserve its legacy as an engineering marvel while securing its future for decades to come." This work is all part of a $2 billion project known as the Restoring the George program. This program is described by Port Authority as "one of the most ambitious renewal projects among the Port Authority legacy infrastructure and most comprehensive rehabilitation since the bridge opened 94 years ago." This program touches nearly every major component of the bridge, addressing wear and tear from the approximately 100 million vehicles that cross it each year. Multiple projects under this program have already been completed with several ongoing or remaining such as the rehabilitation of the Center Avenue and Lemoine Avenue bridges, the rehabilitation of lower-level steel, paint removal and replacement of movable maintenance platforms, among other things. The full program is expected to be completed in 2030. This article originally appeared on George Washington Bridge restoration project reaches milestone
