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Ghost of Congestion Pricing Lingers at RPA’s 2010 Regional Assembly
Even when there's no breaking news at the RPA's regional assembly, the annual get-together at the Waldorf Astoria is a good time to gauge the collective mood of the people who run the region's transportation systems and think about planning for New York City's future. How often do you get the heads of the MTA, NYCDOT, and the Port Authority all in the same room?
April 16, 2010
New Scorecard From DOT: Driving in Decline, Safety Improvements Work
NYCDOT released the second Sustainable Streets Index this week, its annual scorecard on green transportation and street safety. This year's edition has a few new features, including case studies of 12 projects across the city and some nifty GPS data from taxis. Taken all together, the data in the report tell the tale of how DOT's recent projects have made streets function better for pedestrians, cyclists, and bus riders.
March 26, 2010
MTA Unveils Open Data Policy, Clearing a Path for NYC Transit Apps
The MTA took an important step toward improving the rider experience today, announcing that the agency will open its route and schedule data to third party software developers. The policy change -- a major turnaround -- promises to take some of the guesswork out of riding MTA buses, subways, and commuter trains.
January 13, 2010
City-Go-Round Offers Transit Apps, MTA Info Still Not Open
New on the transit tech front, from the creators of Walk Score, is City-Go-Round, a site where you can find and download mobile apps that help out transit riders:
December 15, 2009