Healthcare Workers Bear the Brunt of NYC’s Transit Failures
An informal survey by the union representing NYC's healthcare workers found that transit was the number two source of stress for industry employees, behind only "the death of a family member."
January 31, 2018
Corey Johnson Calls on Albany to Pass Congestion Pricing “This Year, This Session”
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson is fast becoming the most outspoken local politician in support of congestion pricing.
January 30, 2018
8 Street Redesigns DDC Is Taking Forever to Build
While the implementation of long-term street improvements is worth some inconvenience, under DDC the process consistently drags on longer than it should, in some cases increasing political opposition to beneficial changes.
January 30, 2018
Will Yuh-Line Niou Stand Up for Traffic Relief in Her Car-Battered Lower Manhattan District?
The streets of Niou's district are overrun by car traffic taking advantage of the free East River bridges, while the overwhelming majority of households do not own a car. Nevertheless, she wants a resident exemption from congestion pricing.
January 29, 2018
The Public Health Case for Decking Over the Cross-Bronx Expressway
Capping the sunken parts of the highway with parks would be more than worth the cost once you factor in the health benefits of increased physical activity, according to researchers at Columbia University.
January 26, 2018
DOT’s L Train Shutdown Plan Clears Space for Fast Buses and Safe Cycling on Grand Street
The preliminary plan calls for private car traffic to be diverted away from Grand Street in order to prioritize buses, bikes, and local deliveries.
January 25, 2018
Bronx Residents Don’t Want to Wait Four Years for DOT to Deliver a Safer Grand Concourse
DOT plans to build raised bike lanes along the medians on the Grand Concourse, but construction between 175th Street and Fordham Road won't wrap up until 2022 at the earliest. That timetable doesn't sit well with the Bronx residents who came out to Bronx Community Board 5 last night to demand faster action.
January 25, 2018
Tonight: Tell Brooklyn Democrats Why NYC Needs Congestion Pricing
Heads up for Brooklynites who support congestion pricing: the Kings County Democratic County Committee, the official organizing body of the Brooklyn Democratic Party, is hosting a forum on congestion pricing tonight at 8 p.m.
January 24, 2018
Pedestrian Injuries Dropped 63 Percent After Queens Boulevard Redesign
Traffic injuries dropped 35 percent on the 2.5-mile stretch that DOT first redesigned with more dedicated space for walking and biking.
January 24, 2018
Eyes on the Street: Dockless Citi Bike Prototypes Spotted in Brooklyn
Black bicycles with the distinctive Citi Bike frame and fenders have been spotted around Brooklyn this month, and we can confirm that they are prototypes for potential dockless bike-share service operated by Motivate.
January 23, 2018
