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Concerns Raised about Equity of Northeast Pollution Pact
Will the Climate Transportation Initiative sufficiently benefit the low-income communities and people of color who have been disproportionately affected by pollution? Environmentalists are concerned it doesn't go far enough.
October 19, 2020
De Blasio Says, ‘Busways? Busways? But I Fixed Alternate-Side Parking!’
Once again, the mayor's brain is stuck in park.
October 16, 2020
So Far, So Good: Early Results Show Faster Transit Trips on Jay Street Busway
Bus speeds are up 50 percent!
October 15, 2020
Flushing Busway Opponents Lawyer Up to Delay Project
"Let's make life harder for tens of thousands of bus riders to benefit a tiny number of car owners," the argument goes.
October 1, 2020
OPINION: Give Buses Signal Priority — Now!
The DOT's laborious process is holding up a sensible measure that will speed transit and could make riders safer in the age of COVID.
September 29, 2020
DOT Again Scrubs Fifth Ave. Busway Forum After Pushback
The Department of Transportation abruptly cancelled a presentation about the now-delayed (and watered-down) Fifth Avenue busway that had been set for Monday night.
September 23, 2020
DOT to Streetsblog: There is No Red Paint Shortage — We’re Just Overwhelmed Right Now
The news came after an agency official said at a forum that paint was an issue.
September 15, 2020
Brooklyn Pol Proposes Another Car-Free Busway
Berry Street, an open-street success story in Williamsburg, could replace the stalled BQX connector, a Council member says.
September 10, 2020
Fifth Avenue Busway Delay: DOT Puts Luxury Retailers’ Revenue Over Riders’ Interests
Favoring the needs of Rolex and Armani over those of 110,000 straphangers.
August 26, 2020
Good News: The Jay Street Busway Starts On Aug. 31
The Age of Cars on Jay Street is coming to a close. The Age of Buses is set to begin.
August 25, 2020
