Transit God Corey Johnson Parrots Arthur Schwartz’s Bad Faith Busway Language
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"I am concerned that some of the side streets will turn into parking lots," Johnson told WNYC's Brian Lehrer.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about MTA
Good News/Bad News: MTA Has A $50B Capital Program — But It’s Still a State Secret
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Even if the draft plan remains a state secret, the amount, at least, made sense to transit activists.
Who Is the MTA Board? Not Anyone Most Transit Riders Would Recognize…
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Board members are predominantly suburban, white, and wealthy, a Reinvent Albany study finds.
The MTA Reorganization Won’t Fix Your Commute
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A new MTA is on its way, though what it will look like is still an open question.
EXCLUSIVE: Comptroller Stringer Asks MTA Board To Slow Down Reorganization Plan
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“I urge the Board to take a close look at this proposed plan, ensure it protects the best interests of riders and the city’s finances and vote for changes if not. We cannot afford to get this wrong," Stringer said
Cy Vance’s Tale of Two Cities: Bus Fare Evaders Go To Court; Subway Scofflaws Go Free
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Despite a headline-grabbing vow to stop prosecuting fare evasion, Manhattan DA Cy Vance will still throw the book at you for getting on the bus without paying.