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At Bloomberg Press Conference, One Thing Is Back to Normal After Sandy
While the city is recovering from disaster and New Yorkers are trying to get back to work, members of the city's political press once again showed their true colors: For some, the top concern is being able to gas up their single-occupancy vehicles and drive around Manhattan unimpeded.
November 1, 2012
This Morning’s Commute: Long Delays, But No Manhattan Gridlock
While New York City's first day after Hurricane Sandy was marred by paralyzing car traffic, buses immobilized in gridlock, and the delayed release of a transportation plan from Governor Cuomo and Mayor Bloomberg, this morning's commute was a different story as the plan went into effect, with partial subway service restored, HOV-3 restrictions in place and a temporary "bus bridge" between Brooklyn and Manhattan.
November 1, 2012
Avoid the Post-Sandy Gridlock — Bike Tomorrow’s Commute
After much of Manhattan seized into gridlock, Governor Cuomo and Mayor Bloomberg jumped into action a day late this afternoon with a transportation plan for New Yorkers. Even with the combination of HOV-3 restrictions, partially restored subway service and special bus routes ready for tomorrow morning's commute, most New Yorkers will discover that -- like today -- their bike provides the fastest one-seat ride in the city.
October 31, 2012
Bloomberg Announces Carpool Rule for Manhattan-Bound Drivers
After a morning and afternoon when car traffic completely clogged NYC streets and river crossings, Mayor Bloomberg announced new restrictions for drivers entering Manhattan via bridges and tunnels on Thursday and Friday. On most crossings, only cars with three or more people will be allowed to enter Manhattan.
October 31, 2012
Scenes From a Commute Without Subways
With the NYC subway system knocked out indefinitely and service suspended on the LIRR, Metro-North, NJ Transit, and PATH systems, New Yorkers are gamely heading back to work today. MTA bus routes have resumed service, but across the board, their status is "Delayed." Early reports indicate that traffic is a disaster. It looks like HOV restrictions, busways, and bike/ped lanes can't come soon enough.
October 31, 2012