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Monday’s Headlines: More Support for Congestion Pricing Edition
More support for congestion pricing ... plus other news from the weekend.
September 27, 2021
Friday’s Headlines: Congestion-Pricing Slam Dunk Edition
The real toll that cars take on our lives — and especially on our kids. Plus all the other news.
September 24, 2021
The Bike Parking Revolution is Growing … in New Jersey, Alas
Grand Central Terminal will get six secure bike-parking spots from Oonee — part of a large expansion that almost entirely focuses on New Jersey, the company said.
September 24, 2021
In Their Own Words: New Yorkers Want Congestion Pricing … And Now
Some amazingly eloquent New Yorkers speaking out for relief from constant abuse by car drivers.
September 24, 2021
OPINION: Buses Are a Better Option Than the ‘Backwards’ AirTrain
Equity, convenience, and expense argue against a boondoggle and in favor of surface transit.
September 23, 2021
Mayor Issues ‘Gridlock Alert’ Days, But Driving Continues Unabated Because of Poor Policies: Advocates
Car drivers are basically ignoring the city's “Gridlock Alert” days for the UN General Assembly this week, and the mayor had nothing to say.
September 23, 2021
THE EXPLAINER: Everything You Need to Know About These Congestion Pricing Public Meetings
Our full review of weeks of hearings starts with the obvious question: Oh god why is this happening?
September 21, 2021
KOMANOFF: An Open Letter on Congestion Pricing to Wavering Pols (And You, Gale)
Our ace congestion pricing expert admonishes pols, including Manhattan Borough President Brewer, to not complicate congestion pricing but simply support it to the hilt.
September 8, 2021
Please Stay On The Grass: More Absorbent Streets Could Mean Less Catastrophically Flooded Subways
Here’s what the city has to do now. Ripping up some asphalt is a start.
September 3, 2021
Tuesday’s Headlines: Subway Meltdown Redux Edition
The big story yesterday was all the Monday-morning quarterbacking about the electrical blip that ground the subway to a halt late on Sunday night. Plus other news in today's digest.
August 31, 2021