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Hamstrung! Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’ Screws Over the Next MTA Capital Plan: Report
Gov. Hochul’s congestion pricing pause will eat into the MTA’s execution of its next capital plan and push the start of work on that plan back by years, a new report argues.
September 16, 2024
Restler Bill to Cap E-Bike Fees Sets The Bar High for Citi Bike’s Future
Lincoln Restler's new bill to cap the cost of a Citi Bike e-bike trip at the cost of a subway ride treats bike-share as public transportation.
September 16, 2024
Opinion: Unlock Central Park’s Shared Path to Get Kids Biking to School
With over 200 schools within a half-mile of its boundaries, Central Park could be a model for Safe Routes to School and help lead a bike-to-school renaissance.
September 16, 2024
Monday’s Headlines: A Worthy Ribbon-Cutting Edition
The DOT will formally open the protected bike lane on the Washington Bridge connecting upper Manhattan to The Bronx. Plus other news.
September 16, 2024
Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement
Sweeping proposed changes to city's citizen commercial idling enforcement program will "chill" public participation, opponents warn.
September 13, 2024
Swiss Miss: MTA Claims Neutrality in Pro-Congestion Pricing Lawsuits
The MTA is sitting out the latest lawsuits aimed at restoring congestion pricing, according to an agency court filing.
September 13, 2024
Report Shows Double-Digit Increase in Post-Pandemic Driving, Counter to Regional Goal
We're driving ourselves mad, according to new stats from Streetlight Data.
September 12, 2024
Comptroller: Thanks to Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause,’ MTA Needs Up to $107B For Repairs
The gridlock governor is saddling the MTA with over $100 billion in capital needs, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says.
September 12, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines: Becoming the Story Edition
In case you missed it, I unwittingly became part of a major community news story this week. Plus other news.
September 12, 2024
