Economy
Fear of Traffic and Crashes as NYers Skip Subway for Cars and Bikes
Jeanmarie Evelly |
Driving, cycling and bus usage have all rebounded somewhat since the first two months of the pandemic, but subway and commuter rail ridership remain low.
Government
COVID-19 Crisis Confronts Transit System With a ‘Really Dire Situation’
Jeanmarie Evelly |
‘Mass transit is asking for a pittance compared to what they’re asking for,’ says one expert. ‘No eyes should be batted at $4 billion.’
Government
A Subway Chat About NY-12 Candidate Harrison’s Transit Plan
Jarrett Murphy |
What Pete Harrison lacks in money and name recognition he is hoping to make up with bold ideas, like a $1.7 trillion plan to provide free transit for all
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: An Open Letter on Policing the Subway
Shani Peters, Joseph Cuillier, Chloë Bass, Kemi Ilesanmi and Emma Colón |
‘Creating financial barriers through such ongoing policies as fare increases for hardworking, low-income New Yorkers who contribute to the economic, cultural, and social fabric of our city is not for the public’s benefit. ‘
The Ride
MTA’s Bronx Bus Redesign Leaves Some Disappointment at the Curb
Gyana Guity, Blossom Okonkwo and Jeanmarie Evelly |
Some say the plan fails to provide meaningful service improvements that would draw riders back to the bus.
bus
City’s Half-Priced MetroCard Program Continues to Expand, But Frustrations Persist
Jeanmarie Evelly |
More than 150,000 residents meet the requirements for the current eligibility criteria, officials say. Of those, 76,021 have enrolled so far, and the city has been conducting outreach in the form of phone calls and letters.
congestion pricing
The Good News and Big Questions in the MTA’s Very, Very Big Capital Plan
Jarrett Murphy |
For all its positives, the plan doesn’t answer all the questions facing the MTA over its finances or ability to achieve its ambitions.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Expand Transit Service to Queens by Building the QNS
Elizabeth Crowley |
‘It is well past time that our public transit opportunities caught up with our borough’s growth. The QNS is that solution. ‘
buses
Max & Murphy: Leading Advocate for Transit Sizes Up MTA’s Progress
Jarrett Murphy |
John Raskin talked about the big problem that unites all of the other challenges facing the subway, buses and commuter trains: The lack of accountability in the transit system as it now exists.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: NYC Needs to Think Bigger—and Better—About Improving Infrastructure
Marty Rowland |
‘Infrastructure is a public good. And land value—commonly-owned, socially-created wealth—can be tapped to keep this public good alive and well.’
