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NYC Health Department: Traffic Is Poisoning Our Air
In a first of its kind report for the city, the Department of Health has issued a wake-up call for New Yorkers of all stripes: Car and truck traffic is killing us, in more ways than one.
December 16, 2009
Taxi Surcharges and Congestion Pricing — They Go Great Together
The surcharge on NYC medallion taxi fares that took effect this month is a bit like a bases-loaded groundout that scores a run but kills a big inning: It does some good, but a ringing base hit could have done a lot more.
November 12, 2009
Off-Peak Discounts for NYC Transit: An Intriguing Idea
Discounting off-peak transit service could be a boon to New York City's transportation and quality of life, so long as revenues can be found to make up for the likely farebox shortfall.
October 22, 2009
Wanted: Crowd-Sourced Transportation Analysis
My recent post refuting David Owen's attack on congestion pricing ignited a long, rich thread. Here's one comment, from "Jonathan," that struck a nerve:
October 16, 2009
Paradox, Schmaradox. Congestion Pricing Works.
We're used to seeing bizarre patterns of thinking on the Wall Street Journal's editorial pages, but an op-ed in Friday's Journal took it to a new level: “How Traffic Jams Help the Environment.”
October 13, 2009
The Comptroller Race: Who Will Stand Up for Transit?
We've got two more citywide elections to review on the eve of tomorrow's primary vote -- the contests for comptroller and public advocate.
September 14, 2009
The District 33 Transpo Debate: Can They Top Yassky on Livable Streets?
The most telling answers at Transportation Alternatives' District 33 City Council candidates forum came after an audience member asked point blank for the debaters' stance on congestion pricing. "I can’t support a candidate who’ll support congestion pricing," said the questioner, Dave Reina. "I think it's punitive, and there are more creative solutions out there. Who’ll stand up against it?"
September 2, 2009
New Poll: Public Supports Congestion Tolling Over Gas Tax Hike by 2 to 1
The puzzle of how to pay for new federal investments in transportation is the single greatest stumbling block facing members of Congress -- should a gas tax increase be combined with a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) tax? How about a national infrastructure bank that leverages private capital?
September 1, 2009
Find Out Where They Stand: 73 Candidates Reply to TA Transpo Survey
If you're wondering where the Post picked up the news that Mayor Bloomberg is on the record supporting bike-share for New York, head over to the Transportation Alternatives Candidate Survey. You'll find much more about where the people running for Mayor, Manhattan DA, City Council, Comptroller, Public Advocate, and the borough presidencies stand on transportation issues.
August 20, 2009
District 1 Council Candidates: Safer Streets? Less Traffic? No Thanks.
Reader Ian Dutton sends this dispatch from last night's candidate debate for the District 1 City Council seat representing Lower Manhattan, organized by the Downtown Express and the Villager. If you're a District 1 resident who values safer streets and a well-funded transit system, tough luck.
August 18, 2009