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DECISION 2021: Meet the Council Candidates for Queens District 31
Streetsblog spoke to the top hopefuls to see what they believe needs to be addressed. If you read no other Queens council story today, this is the one.
February 19, 2021
‘Dear Colleague’: Biden Throws Trump Under the Bus and Supports Transit Funding, Gateway
"The Biden administration is following the law — and only after a Trump administration is that premise so newsworthy," said Sen. Chuck Schumer.
February 16, 2021
Feds Start to Break the Congestion Pricing Logjam
The Federal Highway Administration told Law360 that the agency "is making New York's congestion pricing plan a priority," the outlet reported.
February 16, 2021
Tuesday’s Headlines: Subway Shutdown Edition
The big story yesterday really was a tiny little story: Starting next Monday, instead of being shut down for four hours early every morning, the subway will only be shut down for two hours early every morning. Plus all the other news.
February 16, 2021
Mayoral Candidates Invite Feud With Cuomo By Demanding More City Power on MTA Board
Who's up for some Board games?
February 10, 2021
Analysis: Yes, MTA Should Shut Lines — But Not the Whole Subway! — for Repairs
A rationale for the nightly system closures rings hollow for many.
February 4, 2021
Chuckie’s in Love: Schumer Says Biden and Buttigieg Will Prioritize Congestion Pricing … But When?!
Congestion pricing feels like it's just a shrug to New York's elected leadership.
January 25, 2021
IN A NUTSHELL: Why Car Toll Hikes Are Crucial When Transit Fare Hikes Are an Abomination
This morning, MTA Chairman and CEO Pat Foye spoke for millions of transit users when he patiently explained that car drivers are (we're paraphrasing) selfish jerks who need to pay more for the damage they do to our region and our planet.
January 22, 2021
Secret Report Reveals that MTA Has No Interest in Verrazzano Bridge Bike Path
The MTA rejected several proposals for an affordable bike and pedestrian path on the Verrazzano Bridge — and we go deep to show why.
January 22, 2021
IN HIS OWN WORDS: Dr. Fauci Sings a Song to Our Subway
A national hero's message to MTA workers evokes the trains of his childhood in a vaccination push.
January 21, 2021
