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Chastened MTA Tries to Redesign the Queens Bus Network, Again
Second time's the charm?
March 30, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines: The New Bus Map is Here Edition
The big story (well, in these parts) was the release of the Queens bus redesign. Plus other news.
March 30, 2022
Monday’s Headlines: Bay Ridge Overnight Subway Blues Edition
A coalition of Bay Ridge lawmakers called on the MTA to ease the burden that neighborhood transit users are going to start feeling tonight. Plus other news.
March 28, 2022
Gas Tax Holiday Is A Stupid Idea that Will Hurt Transit Riders, Advocates Say
A gas tax holiday is mostly a holiday for wealthy drivers and a double-shift for low-income transit users.
March 28, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines: Exclusive News Edition
The big story yesterday was the hiring of Bostonian Richard Davey as the first permanent president of New York City Transit since disgraced former Gov. Cuomo ran Andy Byford out of town. Plus other news.
March 24, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines: Spring of Hell Edition
Well, say this for subway power outages — they make you remember why you hate the subway! Plus other news.
March 22, 2022
State Pols: Go Ahead, Drive In Bus Lanes and Don’t Pay Tolls — See If We’re Going to Do Anything About It
State legislators used their budget proposals stick it to mass transit by prioritizing drivers blocking bus lanes and messing up their license plates to evade tolls.
March 15, 2022
Advocates: The City and the MTA Must Deliver What They’ve Promised for Bus Riders
This is not rocket science. It's political will and paint.
February 28, 2022
Monday’s Headlines: Fareness on the MTA Edition
The big news today is that the MTA's "fare-capping" pilot finally goes into effect. How many people will take advantage of it is a whole 'nother question. Plus other news.
February 28, 2022
Is It Time For Free Buses In New York City? Well, Yes, Of Course, But …
Once again, talk of free buses is in the ether. But is it as easy as waving a magic, money-filled wand? No, it isn't.
February 25, 2022