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Komanoff: De Blasio — Even Now — Is MIA on Breaking the Car Culture
The mayor's actions and utterances show again and again that he lives inside a "windshield world."
March 25, 2020
KOMANOFF: Relinquishing Congestion Pricing Exemptions Fantasies
America's leading expert on congestion pricing weighs in on the whining of Manhattan drivers.
March 6, 2020
MTA Boss Vows Congestion Pricing Will Happen
It would be particularly ironic if President Trump blocked congestion pricing on the grounds that it needs a lengthy environmental review, given the president's stated opposition to ... lengthy environmental review.
February 18, 2020
BATTLE LINES: Manhattan Panel to Discuss ‘No Free Parking’ Resolution
It shouldn't be controversial at all — but it is, mostly because car drivers think every inch of roadway belongs to them (and they can put their garbage bags in the pedestrian space, too!).
February 3, 2020
City Should Charge For Cruising Empty, Instead of Capping It
"A charge on idle time is bound to be more effective," said Charles Komanoff.
January 13, 2020
Mayor’s MTA Board Member Blasts Toll Rebates To One Million Car Commuters
Veronica Vanterpool, who is leaving the board, "vehemently" opposes a giveback to drivers on the Henry Hudson and Cross Bay bridges.
December 17, 2019
IT’S A DRAW: CB7 Panel Passes ‘Parking’ Resolution, But ‘Consensus’ Must Be Had
Proposal to study whether private car storage is best uses of public space advances — at a price.
December 11, 2019
Entitled Car Owners Win Battle in Upper West Side War on Ultimate Perk: Free Parking
Mere mention of alternatives to "free parking" sets off hysteria at a community board meeting.
December 4, 2019
Analysis: Is it Time to Panic Over the City and State’s Congestion Pricing Preparedness? (Yes!)
Is New York City prepared to make congestion pricing work? Or are we totally boned? We're totally boned. Here's why.
December 2, 2019
Op-Ed: Should We Toll Motorcycles Like SUVs?
The coming of congestion pricing in Manhattan brings questions about the best mix of vehicles for the Central Business District.
November 19, 2019