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Wednesday’s Headlines: A Tale of Two Views on Subway Crime Edition
Tuesday morning started with reports on subway crime from dueling (and respected) institutions. Plus there was a lot of other news (some of which won't please Staten Island cyclists).
July 14, 2021
Report: Racial and Economic Inequities in Transit Affect Accessibility to Jobs, Healthcare
Black and brown New Yorkers are more likely to rely on public transit to get to work in the New York City area, but on average have far less access to jobs as their car-driving neighbors, who are often wealthier, whiter, and live in the 'burbs.
June 18, 2021
OPINION: Envisioning a Federal Program to Increase Transit Service
It took the clarifying urgency of a severe pandemic to make transit service a national funding priority. But we need to do more, argues two advocates at TransitCenter.
April 25, 2021
CAR CLOTURE: After Improving During Pandemic, Bus Speeds Are Dropping Again
The city's buses are stuck in neutral.
March 18, 2021
Welcome to DOT, Commissioner Gutman — Now Create Better Bus Service, Advocates Say
The new DOT leader arrived at his desk this morning with an urgent call to end the "tale of two cities" transportation system that disproportionately affects people of color.
February 4, 2021
Analysis: Yes, MTA Should Shut Lines — But Not the Whole Subway! — for Repairs
A rationale for the nightly system closures rings hollow for many.
February 4, 2021
Mr. Mayor, We Made Your 2021 Resolutions For You
From cycling safety to street vending to improving bus commutes, here's a list of what we'd like for Vision Zero.
January 1, 2021
President Trump’s ‘Anarchist’ Declaration Could Cost Transit Funds to New York, Others
The president threatened to cut funding to those cities — and, apparently, his agencies have gotten the memo.
October 14, 2020
Report: Transit Riders — Especially People of Color and the Poor — Will Be Especially Screwed by Federal Cuts
People of color, the poor, and New York's hardest-working residents would be disproportionately affected by transit cuts if the MTA doesn't get a cash infusion fast, a new report reveals.
September 29, 2020
With No Federal Money Coming, the MTA Has Options — Bad Ones
The Feds are allowing transit agencies to use capital funds for operating expenses. But that option comes with huge downsides.
August 6, 2020
