Charles Komanoff
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KOMANOFF: Blame the NIMBYs And Exxon
We can't deem fossil fuel villains solely responsible for the climate crisis if unelected NIMBY’s are able to delay, water down or block seemingly every path to cut carbon emissions.
October 28, 2020
KOMANOFF: Restaurant Patio Heaters Will Be a Net Gain for the Climate
We asked our columnist — the nation's leading expert on carbon emissions — whether winter heat lamps will destroy or save our city. He came down on the latter.
September 25, 2020
KOMANOFF: New York Times Starts Embracing ‘Future without Cars’
Times opinion writer Farhad Manjoo did more than just illustrate a vision for a car-free city that many of us have been championing, he did so in a way that clearly put the topic on the map for readers of the Gray Lady.
July 12, 2020
The Coming Carmageddon: Will Our Leaders Solve NYC’s Transportation Problem?
When this is all over, will we be a city for cars or a city for people?
May 15, 2020
KOMANOFF: Disband NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad
In this clarion call op-ed, Charles Komanoff argues that the NYPD's crash investigation unit needs to be replaced by civilians.
April 16, 2020
KOMANOFF: Coronavirus Will Go Away, Congestion Pricing Must Not
All four bedrock conditions that justified congestion pricing in the first place will almost certainly remain after COVID-19.
April 3, 2020
KOMANOFF: Where the Streets Have No Mayor
De Blasio’s failure to pedestrianize more than a few dozen blocks shows his true colors.
March 27, 2020
Advocates: The MTA And Cuomo Must Play Offense On Congestion Pricing
Tom Brady? More like Tom delay.
March 2, 2020
City Should Charge For Cruising Empty, Instead of Capping It
"A charge on idle time is bound to be more effective," said Charles Komanoff.
January 13, 2020
Free Parking Isn’t Free — But Upper West Side Car Owners Want To Keep It That Way
Entitled drivers bristle at a community board forum that envisions better uses for public space than car storage.
October 30, 2019
