State Pols Reveal ‘Urgent And Necessary’ Plan To Fund Free MTA Buses
Two Queens state lawmakers revealed a financing plan for free buses in New York City on Wednesday, staking out their spot before Albany's budget dance starts in January next year.
December 14, 2022
Seriously, It’s Time for $2.75 Fares on Intracity Trips on LIRR and Metro-North
You don't have to take our word for it — there's a new report arguing for a subway fare on the commuter lines!
December 7, 2022
MTA Boss: More Fare Capping Ideas are on the Horizon
There's talk of a fare hike, but there's also talk of deeper OMNY discounts to juice ridership.
December 6, 2022
Council Member Alexa Aviles: DOT Needs to Do ‘Better’ with Plan for 7th and 8th Avs.
When the Department of Transportation pitched a plan last to turn two-way Seventh and Eighth avenues in Sunset Park into one-way streets, with traffic-calming measures like protected bike lanes and expanded sidewalks, there was a backlash and the agency pulled back. But now the neighborhood has new leadership — and we spoke to her!
December 5, 2022
Brooklyn’s Bus Redesign Promises Fixes on 17 Notorious Bus Corridors
The draft plan of the Brooklyn bus network redesign, which was released on Thursday, had a gem of a highlight: 17 bus corridors with high ridership and crappy service will be made better.
December 2, 2022
GREEN CURBS: Open Restaurant Supporters Want Some ‘Parking’ Spots for Parklets
A permanent outdoor dining program should come with a side of parks, a group of experts argues in a new report outlining the future of the program.
November 25, 2022
Why Doesn’t the MTA Actually Tell Us What It’s Paying For?
"If that data is not out there, the people that hold the MTA to account, which is really the legislature and the press, don't fucking know what's going on," said one activist.
November 15, 2022
DOT Kicks Off Outreach on New Grand Army Plaza Fix: ‘Dream Big’
The journey of a thousand meetings begins with a single tabling. But the DOT is definitely talking about serious changes.
November 13, 2022
Days After Two Girls Were Critically Injured, DOT Hits Reset on its Sunset Park Safety Fix
Back to the drawing board. The Department of Transportation has scrapped a redesign of two dangerous avenues in Brooklyn that the agency proposed fixing in 2021.
November 9, 2022
Congestion Pricing Study Finds Law Enforcement Officers Are Manhattan’s Most Numerous Car Commuters
The area around Ground Zero is going to be ground zero in the battle over congestion pricing exemptions.
November 4, 2022
