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Carpocalypse Now: MTA Releases Granular Bus Speed Data Showing Need for Congestion Pricing
The new segmented data allows everyone to see which sections of bus routes are most clogged by traffic — and, by extension, which would have benefitted the most from congestion pricing.
September 24, 2024
Highway Boondoggle: State DOT Already Planning Another Piece of Cross Bronx Expansion Project
The New York State Department of Transportation, which is already widening the Cross Bronx Expressway by building a service road over a park in the south Bronx, is now planning a second piece of the "Orwellian" project.
September 24, 2024
Tuesday’s Headlines: We Told You So Edition
See this cyclist on the highway? That's a failure of government.
September 24, 2024
‘Not Acceptable’: Uptown Greenway to Close For 6 Months Without Safe Detour
The busiest bike path in America will be cut off for six months.
September 23, 2024
Friday’s Headlines: Gridlock Surrender Edition
The Department of Transportation yesterday put out its annual list of "Gridlock Alert" days. Plus other news.
September 20, 2024
What the Truck? DOT Late on Producing Crucial Freight Network Report
The DOT is late to release a Truck Route Network Redesign report.
September 20, 2024
#StuckAtDOT: Queensboro Pedestrian Path Delayed Again — This Time Until Winter
DOT keeps choosing cars over the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.
September 19, 2024
MTA Opens Gates in OMNY Snafu, Chilling Riders In Wake of Cops Shooting Alleged ‘Farebeater’
Don't shoot — the OMNY isn't working!
September 18, 2024
The $68B Answer: The Next MTA Capital Plan Focuses On The Nitty Gritty
No glitz, no glamour — just what needs to get done. Plus a tiny amount to get the Interborough Express started.
September 18, 2024
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts
Queens elected officials rallied together to oppose e-scooters, but they are flat out wrong, DOT says.
September 17, 2024
