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Democrats Who Embrace the Trump Infrastructure Plan Are Suckers
As painful as it is to deal with the reality of a Donald Trump presidency, if you think highways and sprawl are a terrible mistake, the time to mobilize is now.
November 10, 2016
In Albany, Tuesday’s Election Probably Maintained the Status Quo
A few races are still too close to call, but it looks as though Republicans will maintain control of the State Senate next year, likely preserving an alliance with the growing Independent Democratic Conference.
November 10, 2016
Will the MTA Deliver Bus Service That People Want to Use?
"You have to have a mass transit system that people want to use," Governor Cuomo asserted at a transportation-themed press event today. At least he got that much right.
October 5, 2016
Is Cuomo Ready to Rid Downtown Syracuse of I-81?
Speaking in Syracuse yesterday, Governor Andrew Cuomo appeared to indicate support for the removal of 3.75 miles of Interstate 81, the aging elevated highway that cuts through the heart of downtown.
August 12, 2016
Stuck With Slow Bus Service? Cuomo Is Completely Oblivious to Your Pain
You can tell Governor Cuomo doesn't get on a New York City bus unless it's for a photo-op about on-board USB ports.
July 21, 2016
That’s More Like It: Cuomo and MTA Commit to High-Capacity Subway Cars
After spending the first half of the year touting frills like Wi-Fi and charging ports on buses, Governor Cuomo finally delivered some news this morning that will make a real difference to transit riders. The MTA plans to buy hundreds of open gangway subway cars, which can carry more passengers and help relieve crowding on maxed-out lines.
July 18, 2016
When Cuomo Talks About Transit, He Doesn’t Talk About What Riders Want
There's a huge disconnect between the way Governor Andrew Cuomo talks about transit improvements and the service upgrades that transit riders actually want to see.
July 14, 2016
Albany Leaders Fail to Act on Speed Cameras as Session Comes to a Close
As Albany wraps up its legislative session today, Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders are taking no action to protect New Yorkers from a leading cause of death on city streets -- speeding drivers. A bill to expand the number of speed cameras in the city from 140 to 200 and loosen restrictions on how they can be used is not in the final package that Cuomo is negotiating with the leaders of the Assembly and State Senate.
June 17, 2016
Cuomo’s $27 Billion Transportation Plan Needs Some Sunlight
Governor Andrew Cuomo's Department of Transportation has billions of dollars at its disposal to spend on capital projects but doesn't tell the public what it plans to do with the money. A bipartisan bill in both houses of the state legislature aims to change that.
June 14, 2016