Agenda 2019
CityViews: In 2019, Congestion Pricing Needs to be a Cornerstone of A Fairer City
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‘Our city has become less fair because the most affordable means of getting around, subways and buses, has deteriorated.’
Agenda 2019
CityViews: NYC’s Transit Workers Deserve Help, Not the Hatchet
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‘Instead of trying to eliminate positions, advocates, officials—and pundits writing in the safety of their offices—should join TWU Local 100’s efforts to better protect transit workers.’
bus
With a Fare Hike Looming, Activists Demand Funds to Fix the Struggling Subway
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Advocates are pushing back against the MTA’s plan to raise fares next year, saying straphangers shouldn’t be forced to pay more until lawmakers secure a plan to fund improvements for the city’s deteriorating transit system.
ADA
28 Years After ADA’s Passage, Subway Accessibility Still ‘Disgraceful,’ Experts Say
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It’s uncertain how many stations the MTA considers ‘possible’ for accessibility. Some, maybe several, may never be able to accommodate wheelchairs.
bus
Will Fixes for the NYC Bus System Arrive Faster Than NYC Buses Do?
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The mayor has proposed expanded select bus service. The roll-out is too slow for many advocates. Meanwhile, bus drivers say increased bus-lane enforcement is necessary.
The Ride
While Subways Get the Spotlight, Bus Riders’ Frustration Grows as Numbers Dwindle
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Pols don’t pose at bus stops like they do at subway stations. There isn’t an action plan for the bus system or as much information about the number of delays or what they cost commuters. But the days of buses being the neglected element of the city’s transit network might be coming to an end.
transit
New York’s Subway System Could Be a Force for Equity and Sustainability
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So why have elected officials let it molder and fall apart?
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
CityViews: Why Regional Transportation Planning is Necessary for New York’s Future
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‘Forecasts tell us that an additional 2 million people could be added to our region over the next 28 years, adding millions of daily passenger trips by bus, rail rapid transit, commuter rail, ferries and private vehicles.’