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Happy New Year! Now, Here are Some Resolutions for the Mayor and Governor
Streetsblog asked leading voices in the livable streets movement to give some marching orders to Big Apple and Empire State decision-makers so that we can all have a more-fulfilling year in 2023. Here are the resolutions they have for the mayor, governor and our agencies.
January 1, 2023
Thursday’s Headlines: The Personal is the Political Edition
Personal opinions are like butts. We all have them, but most people eager to hide them. Plus other news.
December 15, 2022
Congestion Pricing Study Finds Law Enforcement Officers Are Manhattan’s Most Numerous Car Commuters
The area around Ground Zero is going to be ground zero in the battle over congestion pricing exemptions.
November 4, 2022
Bogotá Tries to Make Congestion Pricing Flexible and Equitable
Congestion pricing is one of the most common-sense tools for creating a more efficient transportation system if implemented properly. Here's how.
October 17, 2022
BPM? BTA? Whatever Model You Use, Congestion Pricing is Good for the Region
Congestion pricing is a win for the New York City region — and, in fact, the only question surrounding the proposed central business district tolling is just how big a win.
October 3, 2022
AM Carroll: ‘I’m Willing to Take the Heat’ to Support Congestion Pricing
Car ownership is up, transit use is down, and for-hire vehicles and delivery trucks clog our streets like never before. If done correctly, congestion pricing can make New York City more livable, and fund public transportation. If done incorrectly, it risks being a regressive form of taxation with limited benefits.
September 27, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing Deniers Edition
Mayor Adams picked a weird time to suddenly pretend that he doesn't support congestion pricing. Plus other stories.
September 22, 2022
Opinion: Congestion Pricing Benefits Are Inarguable; Its Minor Problems are Easily Fixable
Congestion pricing will reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.
It will raise vital revenue for public transit.
It will make the transportation system more equitable.
September 21, 2022
OPINION: Congestion Pricing Will Bring Cleaner Air for All
The key to ensuring safer, more reliable, efficient, and accessible public transit, as well as cleaner air, less traffic congestion, and safer roads, is through a swift implementation of congestion pricing.
September 14, 2022
‘Gridlock’ Sam: Give Truckers Credits So Congestion Toll Doesn’t Add to Bronx Pollution
"The only way congestion pricing would send trucks to the Cross Bronx is if the congestion charge exceeded current tolls," said the former city Traffic Commissioner.
September 14, 2022
