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Ad Man to MTA: To Restore Trust, Don’t Sugarcoat COVID-19 Crisis
An architect of the subway's legendary 1989 "We're Coming Back" ad campaign offers his advice on restoring public confidence in the system.
April 28, 2020
Advocates: MTA Must Redistribute Service To Protect Low-Income, Essential Workers
Crowded trains and buses in communities of color are spreading the virus, but the agency says it is doing all it can to protect riders.
April 8, 2020
Op-Ed: The Second Avenue Subway’s Lessons for American Transit
How to avoid the mistakes that make the East Side line, the most costly subway extension ever built.
March 9, 2020
Meet the Democratic Insurgents Who Want Transit to be Free
And all are running against incumbents for the state Assembly or Congress this year.
February 17, 2020
Beating Victim to Cuomo: Don’t Add Subway Police on My Behalf!
An assault victim doesn't want her case to lead to a crackdown on homeless men.
December 16, 2019
Op-Ed: ‘Proof of Payment’ Is a License to Harass
Seattle's experience with roving fare enforcement presents a cautionary tale for New York City transit.
December 5, 2019
Op-Ed: Fix DUMBO’s Dangerous Subway Station
The fire-trap F train station at York Street desperately needs a second entrance, but the MTA has no plans to fix it.
December 3, 2019
Op-Ed: Don’t Forget Us, Bike Mayor!
The position should focus on bringing infrastructure to the under-served, outer-borough areas that need it most.
November 29, 2019
MTA Will Spend $249M On New Cops to Save $200M on Fare Evasion
Guess this is why they don't call it the Mathematics Transportation Authority.
November 14, 2019
Kiss Me On The Bus(way): A Mass Transportation Playlist
What we need is music to remind us of the joy, the efficiency and yes, the messiness of the bus and the train. And we at Streetsblog have put together a whole playlist about our humble transit system. Give a listen!
November 8, 2019
