— The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has suspended operations as of Tuesday through at least April 1. As of now, the railroad’s museum remains open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and yard tours will continue. Those holding reservations will be notified and receive a full refund, or can rebook for later in the season.
— The Alaska Railroad is suspending operation of its Aurora Winter Train as of Thursday through April 30, the railroad announced Tuesday. The move will affect nine scheduled round trips for the trains. The railroad will operate its Hurricane Turn train on April 2 to provide passenger service to the roadless area between Talkeetna and Hurricane, KTUU-TV reports.
— Virginia’s Commonwealth Transportation Board has allocated an additional $11 million to help public transportation agencies in the state offset decreased ridership and other expenses related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Virginia Business reports that 40 agencies will receive funds, with four — Hampton Roads Transit, Fairfax County, the Greater Richmond Transit Co., and the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission — receiving more than $1 million.
Screw the billions of federal aid the MTA is asking for.Let them go get the money they need from Albany whose state they are in.
Comes down to what DeBlasio wants and what he has authority to do.
DeBlasio can’t call on the National Guard. Cuomo can.
We had a similar issue with Katrina and New Orleans. Mayor of NOLA was screaming at FEMA and Bush Administration for help. FEMA was waiting on the LA governor to sign off on the help because its required by law that the state authority has to allow it.
FEMA couldn’t get the governor to sign, so Bush personally tried to call her. She was in the bathroom crying and was not taking phone calls per her husband. (She finally signed, Bush took the heat)
DeBlasio can jump and scream all he wants, but its the Gov who has to approve Federal action in ones state.
Interesting to watch the tug-o-war between DeBlasio and Cuomo over who controls NYC. The public be d-d.