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All We’ve Lost: Congestion Pricing Should Have Started June 30
Let's take stock of what we've lost because the MTA's central business district cameras are not tolling drivers.
June 30, 2024
These States Are Actually Aiming for More Pedestrians to Die On Their Roads This Year
Federal officials have long allowed states to set their own pedestrian safety targets — and even the deadliest are still choosing goals that would be an increase over previous years.
June 28, 2024
Safety for McGuinness Blvd. Was a Winning Issue for Greenpoint Pols
Safety foes convinced Mayor Adams "the community" opposed the effort, but Tuesday's election results begged to differ.
June 28, 2024
DOT Begins Slow Process of Lowering Speed Limits on a Small Number of Streets
By the end of 2025, 250 roadway segments, mostly one or two blocks, will get reduced speeds, the agency said.
June 27, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines: Here’s Why We’re Frustrated Edition
Yesterday was another frustrating day for the notion of accountability in government. Plus other news.
June 27, 2024
Penn Station Block Completes Years-Long Transformation into ‘Plaza33’
Overcrowded cars and unlimited traffic filled the block next to Penn Station as recently as 2015.
June 27, 2024
Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’ Kicks Transit Fixes to the Next Crisis
The governor's decision threatens nearly every commitment New York leaders made to the transit system after the 2017 "Summer of Hell" exposed the consequences of years of neglect.
June 26, 2024
Hey, Staten Island Drivers, Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’ Screws You, Too
If you think drivers benefit from the congestion pricing pause, Gov. Hochul has a bridge to sell you.
June 26, 2024
Opinion: Gov. Hochul’s ‘Pause’ Betrays A Great Leader … And His Legacy of Fiscal Prudence
Dick Ravitch fought for sensible fiscal policy to ensure the MTA was on strong financial footing. Gov. Hochul forgot his lessons.
June 26, 2024
City Wants To Keep ‘Jaywalking’ Illegal For Pedestrians’ Own Good
In the City that Always Jaywalks, officials want to keep ticketing people for it.
June 26, 2024
