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New Yorkers are taking notice as the city’s aging subway system battles with more downpours and the threat of Sandy-like floods.

ByPierce Malter 1Comment

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Jul 2024

Climate and Environment Government In Depth Investigations Transportation

What’s at Stake for the Environment in Hochul’s Decision to Halt Congestion Pricing

The MTA says losing the revenue generated from congestion pricing could create a domino effect that impacts a series of climate resiliency projects, like fortifying the subway system from flooding…

ByMariana Simões 5Comments

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May 2024

Climate and Environment Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Clean Air Legislation Offers a Road to Justice for New York

“Passing this legislation before the end of the session allows legislators to implement a transformative emission reduction strategy, significantly improving air quality for their constituents, especially for communities living and…

ByMarcela Mitaynes

ByElizabeth Yeampierre 0Comments

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Apr 2024

Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: As Congestion Pricing Approaches, QueensLink Must Move Forward

Whether in Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, Woodhaven, Forest Hills, or Rego Park, the sentiment was the same: parks are great, but transit is needed more. If there is the opportunity…

ByAndrew Lynch

ByNoelle Hunter

ByJasper von Seeburg 0Comments

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Mar 2024

Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Congestion Pricing is a Step Forward for NYC

“Congestion pricing is just one of many tools that will help tame some of the city street chaos a generation of car-centric planning left us with. And one of the…

ByCody Lyon 7Comments

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Mar 2024

Government Transportation

More New Yorkers Are Struggling to Afford Public Transit: Report

Transportation and anti-poverty advocates are pushing the Adams administration to provide an extra $55 million in the next budget to expand the Fair Fares program—through which low-income New Yorkers can…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Nov 2023

Economy Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Four Steps to End the Impasse at Penn Station

“This is a once-in-a-century opportunity to raise New York and the entire region to new heights of greatness by getting Penn Station right. We can and must do better.”

BySam Turvey 4Comments

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May 2023

Economy Government Transportation

Costly Utility Rates Could Jeopardize MTA’s Move to All-Electric Buses

This summer, utility companies must submit plans detailing how they’ll implement a series of solutions to make electricity rates more affordable for electric vehicles. But their plan has fallen short…

ByMariana Simões 1Comment

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Feb 2023

Government Opinion Politics Transportation

Opinion: MTA Must Reinstate the Mask Mandate on Access-A-Ride

“With the mask mandate lifted, Access-A-Ride users face the unimaginable choice between risking their lives to simply get where they need to get or going back to isolating themselves in…

ByRuth Lowenkron

BySharon McLennon Wier 2Comments

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Dec 2022

Economy Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Fare Hike is the Wrong Approach to MTA’s Financial Woes

“If New York’s city and state leaders truly prioritize a society where social equity as well as environmental sustainability are fundamental values, discussion of subway and bus fare increases would…

ByCody Lyon 1Comment

With Hurricane Season Underway, Flooding Concerns Rise Among New York Commuters