Charles Komanoff

Charles Komanoff is a national expert on congestion pricing and traffic modeling, and is the former head of Transportation Alternatives. He is a longtime Streetsblog contributor. Reach him at komanoff@gmail.com.
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Komanoff: Data Show Time Loss from 15 MPH E-Bike Speed Cap is No Big Deal
A 15-mile-per-hour speed limit for motorized two-wheel devices — which e-bikes are — is eminently reasonable. And it doesn't cost much time at all, our columnist found.
KOMANOFF: A Philosopher Of Cycling Takes On E-Bike Speeds (Well, Sort Of)
The late Ivan Illich would have sought to limit them — among other things, says our columnist.
Komanoff: Tsk, Tsk, Tisch — Criminal Summonses for Cyclists Will Backfire
Commissioner Jessica Tisch's new policy will result in unsafer streets and crackdowns on hard-working immigrants.
League of What Now? ‘Conservation’ Group’s Endorsement Criteria Are Bizarre
How could a venerable environmental group endorse a candidate who was a "no" on City of Yes and lukewarm on congestion pricing?
KOMANOFF: Why I’m Not Scrutinizing Traffic Data Yet (It’s The Rebound Effect, Stupid)
Watch out, there will soon be a rebound ― a bounceback in driving when traffic moves faster, our expert says.
A Congestion Pricing Victory Lap for Paul Krugman
It's too bad Paul Krugman has retired at the Times because he deserves to celebrate the start of congestion pricing on Jan. 5.
KOMANOFF: Here’s How We’ll Know That Congestion Pricing Is Working
As Jan. 5 approaches, it's time to evolve from advocating congestion pricing to benchmarking it. Komanoff has some metrics.
KOMANOFF: A Positive Lesson for Congestion Pricing Came Last Week from Washington State
New York's Gov. Kathy Hochul should heed the message sent by Washington State voters, who supported a carbon tax measure that they once voted down.