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Increased housing supply created under the zoning reforms could bring an estimated 70,000 to 97,000 new riders to the city’s subway, bus and commuter rail lines—bringing an additional $224,188,000 to…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 2Comments

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Oct 2024

Climate and Environment Economy Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: NYC’s Car-Lite Future is an Economic Imperative, Not a Fantasy

“Congestion pricing is not just about alleviating traffic; it’s about recognizing that a future designed around the automobile is one of economic stagnation.”

ByJoseph Cohen

ByEddie Cohen 0Comments

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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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Oct 2022

Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Don’t Overlook Disabled New Yorkers in Congestion Pricing Plan

“In its current form, the state’s congestion pricing plan falls short of meaningfully addressing impacts on New York’s disabled community—a community the MTA has neglected for decades.”

ByRebecca Lamorte 1Comment

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Jan 2022

Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Transit Equity for New York City Starts in The Bronx

‘The heart of the problem is Bronxites can move north and south and straight to Manhattan, but they cannot move across The Bronx and throughout the outer boroughs with ease.’

ByAmanda Farías 9Comments

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Sep 2021

Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Now is the Time to Make the Gateway Program Happen

The economic case for investing in the Gateway Program is crystal clear. If we build, we would create over 70,000 jobs and generate over $19 billion in economic benefits. If…

ByMelva Miller and Chris Boylan 3Comments

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Apr 2021

Opinion Transportation

Opinion: NYC’s Equitable, Low-Carbon Future Requires Subsidies for Micromobility

‘Micromobility has proven its value as an affordable, efficient, and equitable transport option and should play a prominent role as our cities reopen and residents head back to work.’

ByDanny Harris, Marianna Koval, and Melinda Hanson 4Comments

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Apr 2021

Government Transportation Video

Trains, Plans & Automobiles: Transportation Issues in the 2021 Campaign

From subways and buses to bikes and ferries, the people who win this year’s elections for mayor and other city offices will not only shape how New Yorkers get around,…

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

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Dec 2020

Opinion Transportation

Opinion: City’s E-Scooter Program Must Ensure Privacy for Riders

‘We can’t collect New Yorkers’ data first and justify it later; we have to only track the public when it will actually help, and then with safeguards against abuse and…

ByAlbert Fox Cahn 0Comments

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Sep 2020

Opinion

Opinion: NYC Schools Can Learn From ‘Open Streets’ & ‘Open Restaurants’

As politicians quibble over schedules and temperate checks: parents, teachers, principals, custodians and children could learn from the City’s most recent attempt to better use the public space of streets.

ByDeborah Morris 1Comment

New Housing Spurred by City of Yes Offers ‘Unforeseen Boon’ for Transit: Report

Opinion: NYC’s Car-Lite Future is an Economic Imperative, Not a Fantasy

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

Opinion: Don’t Overlook Disabled New Yorkers in Congestion Pricing Plan

Opinion: Transit Equity for New York City Starts in The Bronx

Opinion: Now is the Time to Make the Gateway Program Happen

Opinion: NYC’s Equitable, Low-Carbon Future Requires Subsidies for Micromobility

Trains, Plans & Automobiles: Transportation Issues in the 2021 Campaign

Opinion: City’s E-Scooter Program Must Ensure Privacy for Riders

Opinion: NYC Schools Can Learn From ‘Open Streets’ & ‘Open Restaurants’

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