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In Anti-Bike Lane Case, Gibson Dunn Strays From Pro Bono Standards
Jim Walden is a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, the kind of white shoe firm where lawyers represent major corporations at rates of nearly a thousand dollars per hour. His name has been popping up on Streetsblog recently because he represents a politically-connected group attempting to undo the redesign of Prospect Park West. According to press accounts, Walden is doing this work at no charge to the client. Walden would not comment to Streetsblog for this story.
February 24, 2011
Schumer-Linked Group Wrongly Assumes That Council Backs Bike Lane Delay
The group of politically-connected Prospect Park West bike lane opponents linked to Senator Chuck Schumer wants the city to take a break from making streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians.
February 22, 2011
Schumer Calls for Increased Transit Spending, Slams Christie
In a speech at a Crain's breakfast this morning, Senator Chuck Schumer called for reinvesting in infrastructure, including repairs to New York's existing transportation system and new transit projects. Schumer also blasted New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for killing the ARC tunnel and for his proposal to use Port Authority funds to pay for maintaining New Jersey roads.
January 18, 2011
Report: Letting Transit Tax Benefit Expire Will Throw Riders From the Train
For many transit riders, there's another fare hike coming down the track, one that many may not even be aware of.
November 17, 2010
Schumer, Labor Leaders Rally to Keep Buses and Trains Running
Senator Chuck Schumer joined a coalition of labor unions and transportation advocates at Penn Station today to call for emergency federal funding for the nation's transit systems.
June 11, 2010
Moynihan Station Is the First Big TIGER Stimulus Winner
New York City's Moynihan Station project has snagged $83 million in grant money from the stimulus law's Transportation Investments Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) announced today.
February 16, 2010
‘Cash for Clunkers’ Out of Cash — But Not Quite Finished
The U.S. DOT may have notified car dealers last night that its watered-down "cash for clunkers" plan was already out of cash, but that doesn't mean the rebates are on their last legs. With the White House vowing to protect the program, Congress soon could have to decide whether to keep the good times rolling for auto companies.
July 31, 2009
Tell Your Senator to Support Transit and Green Jobs, Not Highways
Update: Hold those phone calls, folks. Schumer has co-sponsored the Murray/Feinstein amendment, making it highly unlikely that he will offer his own, superior amendment. There are more amendments in the wings -- supported by Senate Republicans and some surprising Democrats -- that would give highway builders even greater leeway to build dirty, traffic-generating boondoggles. We'll keep you posted on those developments throughout the day. For now, you can get the message out with this action alert from Transportation for America, telling your Senator that the stimulus package should reduce oil dependence, invest in transit, and spur a green recovery.
February 3, 2009
Chuck Schumer on Transit: I’ve Got Your Back, Fairfield County
New York's senior senator threw suburban train riders a bone yesterday, announcing that he's secured a tax break for transit commuters in the Senate version of the stimulus bill. The Daily News reports:
January 28, 2009
Chuck Schumer and Hillary Clinton: Where Is the Leadership?
Joining Hillary Clinton in the push to reduce the federal gas tax is fellow New York Senator Chuck Schumer, who has railed about gas prices at least since they "soared" to $1.59 per gallon.
April 30, 2008