Christine Quinn
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How a DOT Parking Rule Change Made NYC Streets Less Safe
I violated a traffic rule on the day I moved to New York City.
June 6, 2014
Here’s How Quinn and de Blasio Answered the StreetsPAC Questionnaire
Yesterday StreetsPAC endorsed Bill de Blasio for mayor in the Democratic primary, after narrowing their choice down to him and Christine Quinn. The decision was based on the candidates' responses to a written questionnaire and sit-down interviews with the StreetsPAC board.
September 4, 2013
What Might “Brooklyn Bridge Beach” Mean for the East Side Greenway?
This morning, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced that collectively, they had dedicated $7 million in capital funds to build what's being called Brooklyn Bridge Beach. The aim of the new site beneath the iconic span is to attract New Yorkers to the East River waterfront and blunt the impact of storm surges.
August 1, 2013
Quinn Proposes Triboro BRT Line With Separated Bus Lanes
Since Scott Stringer left the mayoral field for the comptroller race, the mayoral candidates haven't spoken much about the Triboro RX, a plan to bring circumferential rail service to Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx using existing tracks and rights of way. But they have spoken highly, if not very specifically, of Bus Rapid Transit. And a few have zeroed in on the transit needs of outer-borough communities, where job growth is outpacing Manhattan, but commute times are lengthening.
July 26, 2013
Quinn’s Policy Book Skews Toward Transpo Issues the Mayor Can’t Control
Slowly, the major mayoral candidates are fleshing out their platforms, including their positions on transportation issues. Last month, Bill de Blasio used his policy book to stake out street safety goals. This morning, Anthony Weiner stumped for a bike commuter subsidy he proposed in April. Last week, Christine Quinn released her own policy book, in which she adds some new information about her previously-announced policy goals.
July 8, 2013
Quinn Says She Would Aim to Cut Traffic Fatalities in Half by 2021
Mayoral candidate Christine Quinn said today that if elected, she would appoint an interagency "Safe Streets Working Group" tasked with cutting traffic fatalities in half by 2021. The working group, featuring "high level staff" from DOT, NYPD, City Planning, and the Department of Health, would coordinate automated enforcement, police enforcement, street design, and traffic calming interventions.
May 15, 2013
How Many NYC Children Were Injured or Killed by Muni-Meters Last Week?
It barely made news and we didn't hear a peep about it from any elected, but at least three children were seriously injured by drivers in Brooklyn and the Bronx late last week.
May 7, 2013
Now That Parking Is Played Out, Will the Council Tackle Traffic Violence?
From what we've seen, the scrum at yesterday's City Council parking presser did a commendable job calling out Christine Quinn, James Vacca, and David Greenfield for their latest ploy to curry favor with motorists.
May 2, 2013
Quinn Ties Transit Growth to NYC’s Economic Health, Stops Short on Funding
Christine Quinn outlined her transit platform at a campaign event at LaGuardia Community College this morning. With a focus on Select Bus Service and ferries -- elements of the transit system that the mayor can actually control to a large degree -- Quinn's proposals tie the expansion of transit to the city's economic health. She also called for local control of the MTA.
April 11, 2013
With Speed Cams in Silver’s Budget, Council Calls on Albany to Take Action
This morning, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Transportation Committee Chair James Vacca, and council members Jimmy Van Bramer, Stephen Levin, and Leroy Comrie joined street safety advocates in calling on Albany to pass legislation allowing a speed camera demonstration program in New York City.
March 12, 2013