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LaGuardia AirTrain Documents Raise Questions About Parking, Development
The Port Authority hasn't disclosed enough about ancillary plans around its AirTrain project, critics say.
April 21, 2021
A Round and a Roundy: Special Sci-Fi Metaphor Edition
This week's cartoon is like a "Twilight Zone" episode.
March 30, 2021
The Space We Give to Passenger Cars Only
A cartogram shows the tremendous range of limited-access expressways in metropolitan New York.
February 12, 2021
Op-Ed: Car Dependency is An Unequal Burden
Automobile-dependent planning has changed automobiles from a luxury into a necessity. Excessive vehicle costs leave many households without money to purchase essential food, shelter and healthcare. They need more affordable transportation options.
December 24, 2020
DECISION 2021: How Should the Next Mayor Move the City Beyond Vision Zero?
It's the final chapter of our seven-part series on the mayoral candidates.
December 22, 2020
DECISION 2021: The Next Mayor Will Monetize Free Parking
Whether its via residential permits, more meters, or loading zones, candidates expect that motorists will pay for time at the curb.
December 15, 2020
OPINION: Envisioning a Carless Future for Eastern Queens
Weaning residents off automobiles requires giving them accessible mobility options, a Council hopeful argues.
December 2, 2020
Vision Zero Cities Conference: How to Repeal the Legacy of Robert Moses
We can shatter Robert Moses's blueprint for cities across America — and the injustices that endure to this day — but it's not easy.
October 20, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines: Carpocalypse Now (and Again) Edition
The horror. The horror of more cars.
October 14, 2020
COVID Killed the Morning Rush — But Spread Pain All Day
Report finds national trend is especially pronounced in NYC — with implications for "carmageddon."
October 14, 2020
