Enviros Lay Out Smart Growth Agenda For Cuomo Administration
A coalition of environmental groups has lined up behind a smart growth agenda for New York State. Released by 12 organizations, the new memo lays out how Governor Cuomo and the state legislature can help New York use scarce public dollars more efficiently and sustainably when it comes to development.
January 14, 2011
Plenty of Authorities Fail State’s Transparency Test, But Not the MTA
It might be naive to think that New York politicians will one day stop accusing the MTA of mismanagement, shady bookkeeping and a lack of transparency. Few have the integrity or willpower to resist such a highly visible and convenient punching bag. But under its current leadership, the MTA continues to show itself to be one of the more accountable public authorities in the state.
January 13, 2011
City Crowdsourcing Tool Could Help Cyclists During Snowy Commutes
The weather's given New York City a lot of opportunities to experiment with new responses to snow in the wake of the post-Christmas blizzard.
January 13, 2011
Meet Cuomo’s Point Man on the MTA: Jim Malatras
The Cuomo Administration's transportation policy is still taking shape, but here's a name to watch: Jim Malatras. As Cuomo's new deputy secretary for policy management, Malatras will be a top advisor on all major transportation decisions, including how transit riders fare in the upcoming budget.
January 12, 2011
In Great Wal-Mart Debate, Will City Council Question Big-Box Development?
Here comes Wal-Mart.
January 12, 2011
New NYC Park Design Guidelines Envision Greater Role for Biking and Walking
A properly designed park must help promote cycling and walking, according to new city guidelines. "High Performance Landscape Guidelines: 21st Century Parks for NYC," a new blueprint for the design, construction and maintenance of the city's parks, puts forward a transportation vision with active modes at the center.
January 11, 2011
Splinter Group of Senate Dems Want MTA Payroll Tax on Chopping Block
The fate of the payroll mobility tax, which brings in $1.34 billion a year to the MTA, just grew a little shakier. The four members of the State Senate's new Independent Democratic Conference, who split off from the minority Democrats last week, have come out with their agenda and included in it is a call to "reform" the tax and even consider eliminating it. Any cut to the mobility tax would spell disaster for transit riders.
January 10, 2011
City Shows Off Plan to Reclaim Astor Place for Pedestrians [Updated]
Plans to transform another asphalt tangle into a great public space are moving forward at Astor Place, and Curbed has the details. With significant street space being reclaimed for pedestrians, the plan should serve as a new gathering place in the East Village and make the neighborhood safer for walking.
January 7, 2011