Agenda items for the September 19, 2007, meeting will include a quick update on each of these key initiatives:
- Through-running at Penn Station
- Upper Level Loop Alternative for LIRR East Side Access
- Penn Station-Grand Central Connection
- Rockaway Cut-off -- one-seat ride Midtown Manhattan-JFK Airport
- Lower Manhattan Access
- Regional Rail Freight plan
- Intercity rail issues
Discussion will continue on the ability of Regional Rail lines to divert peak hour passengers from overcrowded subway lines serving the Bronx and Queens.