Op-Ed: ‘Proof of Payment’ Is a License to Harass
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Seattle's experience with roving fare enforcement presents a cautionary tale for New York City transit.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Transit Data
Europe’s Congestion Pricing Lessons For America
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The problem, of course, is America's car culture itself: Most commuters don't take public transit and view congestion pricing as a tax, making it a huge political lift, even if there's a groundswell of support for reform, these experts added.
Watchdog: Average MTA Board Member Earns 10x More than Average Rider
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It's kind of mind-blowing to think that 89 percent of MTA customers live in the city, but only 41 percent of the MTA board does. And the average MTA board member salary is 10 times that of the average customer. Out of touch? More like out of orbit.
MTA: Improved Subway Service Boosts Our Pitch for Congestion Pricing
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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.
Ford’s Chariot Vans Are Mostly Empty
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Ford's Chariot van service — which has been hyped as a key addition to the urban transit network, but is little more than $4 bus rides along set routes in areas already well served by existing service — is proving to be a big, expensive failure.
Is Bus Service Getting Better or Worse? New MTA Dashboard Makes It Easier to Track.
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The dashboard includes important indicators of citywide service quality, but riders can't look up the specific routes they take.