Day: October 16, 2007
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Panel: Sustainable NYC: Congestion Pricing
The Wagner Transportation Association invites you to learn about the policy and planning issues behind New York City’s proposed congestion pricing plan. Panelists represent a variety of positions and will discuss congestion pricing from the perspectives of traffic management, public transit, the economy, and the American Automobile Association. Come learn about the specifics of the proposed plan, the theory of road pricing, existing congestion pricing examples, and the challenges to transportation policy and planning for New York City.
October 16, 2007
DOT Unveils Sidewalk Compass Markings
If you're a directionally-challenged pedestrian, as I am, and often have to rely on sun and skyline to tell you which way is up, this one's for you.
October 16, 2007
Carrion Supports Congestion and Congestion Pricing
Last week AMNY ran a profile of Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, Jr., playing on the angle that he may make a run for mayor in two years. The piece is mostly flattering, but does make mention of Carrion's controversial support for the new Yankee Stadium, which, as Streetsblog readers are probably sick of hearing by now, will bring ~4,000 parking spaces to what was public park land, further polluting the asthma-stricken South Bronx with additional year-round traffic.
October 16, 2007
To Obey, Or Not to Obey
Not getting flattened by a 50,000 pound "big rig" is a good reason to stop at a red light if you're on a bicycle. But how about less skin-saving reasons? Are there in fact, good reasons to ignore traffic regulations when you can, because after all, they are really meant just for cars?
October 16, 2007
Park Slope Has Its Park(ing) Day
Evicted from their Park(ing) Day spot by the 78th Precinct last month, Park Slope Neighbors (with the PD's permission) observed the event over the weekend. StreetFilms' new producer Elizabeth Press was there, talking to participants, passers-by and motorists who support human-oriented use of valuable public space.
October 16, 2007
Today’s Headlines
Record Breaking Drought Threatens Southern Water Supplies (NYT) Brooklynites Displaced by Tornado Still Can’t Go Home (NYT) Insurers Continue Dropping Clients in Storm-Prone East (NYT) Carrión and City Controller Say Yanks Parking Deal Is A-Okay (News) Community Boards Ready to Swap Street Cleanings for Parking (News) Unlike Parking, Freedom Isn’t Free (Uncivil Servants) Price of … Continued
October 16, 2007