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Hochul Again Says She’ll Fund MTA Without Congestion Pricing — Ignoring the Tolls’ Other Benefits
Gov. Hochul is making lots of noise about funding the MTA — but little about traffic or climate — after she canceled congestion pricing.
July 30, 2024
Eric the Relic: In Blaming Dead Pedestrians, Adams Seizes Long-Discredited and Hateful Messaging
It's a time-honored car culture tactic: If you can’t or won’t protect pedestrians, make them take the rap.
July 25, 2024
Hochul Must Put Up or Shut Up on Congestion Pricing, New Senate Transportation Chair Says
Gov. Hochul must produce a "100-day plan" to replace the $16.5 billion MTA funding shortfall created by her decision to cancel congestion pricing.
July 24, 2024
Wednesday’s Headlines: Adams Blames the Victim Edition
Mayor Adams blames pedestrian victims for their own deaths. Plus more news.
July 24, 2024
Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’ Will Cost Area Companies Billions
A new analysis shows what districts will suffer the most from the loss of $12 billion in capital funding.
July 24, 2024
Disabled NYer’s are Victims of Gov. Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause
So many New Yorkers can’t use the closest subway station to their homes because they don't have an elevator. And Gov. Hochul just halted funding for 23 new lifts.
July 23, 2024
DOT Will Fast-Track Private Sidewalk E-Bike Charging Stations
The mayor announced a new sidewalk e-bike charging station initiative, along with progress on the e-bike battery swap program and more money to FDNY for educational outreach.
July 23, 2024
What a Surprise! Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause Helps Rich Suburban Drivers
Gov. Hochul's "little guys" certainly have big wallets. Meanwhile, the rest of us suffer with declining subway service and buses that are slower than walking. Thanks, Kathy.
July 22, 2024
Monday’s Headlines: Congestion Kamala Edition
My guess is that everyone is going to be talking about President Harris today, but don't blow off the livable streets news, which overlaps.
July 22, 2024
Speaker Adams: Council May Not Use its ‘Sammy’s Law’ Power to Lower Speed Limits
The Council may not lower the speed limit, even though it fought so hard to get that very right from the state legislature.
July 19, 2024
