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Congestion Pricing Matchmaker: Which Tolling Scenario Is Right For You?
There are seven toll scenarios in the environmental assessment for congestion pricing. Let our matchmaker weed out Toll Wrong.
August 10, 2022
Advocates Rue Axing of High Speed Rail From Climate Bill
The Democrats' decision to axe high speed rail from the climate bill has some advocates wondering what it will take for lawmakers to finally understand the environmentally transformative potential of the mode.
August 4, 2022
Without New Funding, the MTA Faces a Fiscal Cliff After 2023
Legislators might balk at providing the MTA with the kind of money it needs, but the agency's CFO (photo above) implored the state to act sooner rather than later in order to to keep mass transit alive.
July 26, 2022
Nausea: The MTA Is Facing An Existential Crisis, Again
Is this the way subway ends, not with a bang but with a whimper?
July 21, 2022
MTA Boss: Feds’ Extensive Technical Questions Are Delaying Congestion Pricing
May 25, 2022
MTA Admits Federal Aid May Run Out Sooner Than 2025
"We assume[d] the federal dollars would cover us through 2025," said the agency's CFO, but "at the current ridership levels, we'll have plenty of federal money for this year and next year."
May 24, 2022
MTA Takes Baby Step on Interboro Express With Federal Grant Application to Cover Environmental Review
The MTA is taking yet another step forward by applying for a newly established grant from the recent infrastructure bill.
May 16, 2022
Gas Tax Holiday Is A Stupid Idea that Will Hurt Transit Riders, Advocates Say
A gas tax holiday is mostly a holiday for wealthy drivers and a double-shift for low-income transit users.
March 28, 2022
Is It Time For Free Buses In New York City? Well, Yes, Of Course, But …
Once again, talk of free buses is in the ether. But is it as easy as waving a magic, money-filled wand? No, it isn't.
February 25, 2022
Advocates Press Hochul To Embrace Gas Tax Flip to Fund the MTA
Is the MTA getting a new funding source for Valentine's Day? It sure beats flowers.
February 8, 2022
