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Robert Caro Stands By His ‘Power Broker’ Sub-Title — And Here’s Why
In 1974, he underscored his magnum opus as "Robert Moses and the Fall of New York." This week, Caro reiterated that New York has never recovered from the master builder's evil.
April 10, 2019
Transit Advocates Strongly Oppose NYPD Congestion Pricing Carveout
Supporters of congestion pricing don't want it watered-down with exemptions for cops — especially when cops cause so much congestion.
April 8, 2019
The Stunning Hubris of PBA Demand for Cops to Be Exempt from Congestion Pricing Tolls
Union boss Pat Lynch's demand is built on an egotistical windshield view of the world.
April 8, 2019
Hey, Paul Krugman, We Happen to Have ‘Carbon Tax’ Legend Charlie Komanoff Right Here
Our expert debunks one of the Nobel laureate's misperceptions about carbon taxation.
April 4, 2019
KOMANOFF: Congestion Pricing Carveouts Will Steal Millions of Hours and Billions of Bucks
Exempting just 10 percent of trips from congestion fees will reduce the pool of capital available for transit improvements by $2.4-$3 billion, shrink driver time savings by 10 percent, and cost drivers and transit passengers a combined 27 million hours a year.
March 28, 2019
Congestion Pricing Critic Gets the Spotlight During Public Hearing
Why is anyone listening to Richard Brodsky, anyway?
March 24, 2019
KOMANOFF: Congestion Pricing Will NOT Fill Upper Manhattan With Suburbanites Cruising for Parking
Our expert fires up his transportation spreadsheet and finds that neighborhood fears about a carmaggedon at the edge of congestion pricing zone are unfounded.
March 21, 2019
Congestion Pricing IS New York’s Green New Deal
Here's another reason for fence-sitters to jump into the congestion pricing fray as the deal is being made in Albany in the next week.
March 20, 2019
MTA: Improved Subway Service Boosts Our Pitch for Congestion Pricing
The subways are getting better, which mutes the voice of some lawmakers who argue that the MTA can't be trusted with congestion pricing revenue.
March 18, 2019
No Wonder Bus Ridership is in Freefall — TransitCenter Grades 75% of Lines at ‘D’ or ‘F’
Almost three-quarters of New York City bus lines, and almost all of the routes in Manhattan, have earned a D or F grade from a leading transit advocacy group.
March 6, 2019
