Not the Same Ol’ MTA: Cost of Upgrading Subway Signals is Cut in Half
A new design-build strategy, plus removing old signals fully, is credited for cutting costs in half. Take that, Sean Duffy.
May 15, 2025
The Dave Colon Challenge: Whitney Tilson Is Pro-Bike, Pro-Business And Pro-Police
The political novice has 30 years experience cycling in the city but doesn't have a political record to help predict what his safe streets governance strategy would be.
May 13, 2025
Zohran Mamdani Wants to Take a Free Bus … Straight to Gracie Mansion
So let's talk about the candidate's fare-free bus policy.
May 12, 2025
Court Update: Traffic Down on the Cross Bronx Expwy Since Congestion Pricing Began
The incredible disappearing traffic keeps disappearing.
May 6, 2025
‘Everyone’s Favorite New Yorker’: Norman Brown Leaves MTA Board After Two Decades
The labor leader and transit advocate retired after more than 20 years as a non-voting union representative on the MTA board.
May 1, 2025
Subway Ridership Keeps Rising Despite Sean Duffy’s Best Efforts
It's like an old Catskills joke: No one rides the subway anymore — it's too crowded.
April 29, 2025
Disorder in the Court: Federal Lawyers Upload Memo Admitting Their Congestion Pricing Case is Weak
Lawyers advising U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy make it clear: His case to end congestion pricing is weak.
April 24, 2025
‘Blue Highways’ Moves Forward With New Freight Dock At Hunts Point Market
A new floating freight facility will open at the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center in a matter of weeks.
April 23, 2025
U.S. DOT Sec. Sean Duffy Blackmails MTA to End Congestion Pricing
The other shoe has dropped ... and the new deadline is May 21 or Sean Duffy will take his money bag and go home.
April 21, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Early Trump Memos Undermine Sean Duffy’s Argument Against Congestion Pricing
The feds did not question New York State's approach to congestion pricing in the first Trump administration, memos show.
April 21, 2025
