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‘Trust Us’: Albany Pols Offer Only Promises To Fill Massive Hole In MTA Capital Plan

Gov. Hochul put a big "IOU" note in place of a real plan to fill the $33-billion hole in the MTA’s 2025-2029 capital plan.

January 15, 2025

GOP Governor Hopeful Mike Lawler Dishes Culture War Dreck In Anti-Transit Tantrum

The Republican congressman journeyed to Albany to spew the same empty rage that transit opponents have trotted out for years.

January 14, 2025

Masters of Deflection: Congestion Pricing Foes Stoke Fear of Subway Crime

Opponents of congestion pricing are trying to claim the tolling scheme unfairly forces New Yorkers onto a dangerous subway system, but it's more complicated.

January 14, 2025

Midtown to Adams: It’s Time For A 42nd Street Busway!

"This project would significantly improve the efficiency and livability of 42nd Street for both commuters and pedestrians," the chairs of Community Boards 4, 5 and 6 wrote to Mayor Adams.

January 10, 2025

Upper East Side Backs Central Park Transverse Plan Despite Anti-E-Bike Hysteria

Even the Upper East Side can get behind these modest changes for Central Park's cyclists and pedestrians.

January 10, 2025

Congestion Pricing: City Needs to Get Real With Plate, Placard Frauds

The Police Department boasted nabbing two would-be toll evaders with obscured plates, but more needs to be done.

January 8, 2025

Queensboro Bridge Pedestrians and Cyclists Still Crunched for Space Despite Congestion Pricing Launch

A rundown of the key street design changes Mayor Adams must make to take advantage of congestion pricing.

January 7, 2025

Afraid of Crime in the Subway? It’s All in Your Head, NYPD Stats Say

Overall crime in the subway was down 5.4 percent in the subway while it was down only 3 percent in the city overall — one indication that it's safer to be below ground than above.

January 6, 2025

City Expands Safe E-Bike Charging Initiative

The DOT will begin allowing landlords and tenants to apply to install e-bike battery charging cabinets on the sidewalk.

January 3, 2025