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What Will ‘Mayor Pete’ Mean for the U.S. DOT?
Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg has been tapped to be Secretary of Transportation. Whatever you think, remember that this guy is one of the few politicians who acknowledges the "many ways we subsidize driving." So there's that.
December 15, 2020
Mayor: I Accept the ‘Streetsblog Challenge’ to Ride the Subway
He's taking the talk, and now he's promised to ride the ride.
December 14, 2020
Thursday’s Headlines: Light One Candle Edition
When it comes to poor old transit, it's "Buddy, can you spare a dime?"
December 10, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines: Mayor on the Subway Edition
It all started when mayoral race newcomer Shaun Donovan said he would ride the subway every day if we elect him next year. Plus all the other news of the day.
December 9, 2020
A Round and a Roundy: Who Loves the Subway Shutdown?
It's a very special editorial cartoon this week — post-apocalyptic version.
December 8, 2020
MTA Exec: Overnight Service Won’t Be Back Until At Least Next Summer
The subways will remain a bummer til summer ... at the earliest.
December 4, 2020
OPINION: Envisioning a Carless Future for Eastern Queens
Weaning residents off automobiles requires giving them accessible mobility options, a Council hopeful argues.
December 2, 2020
THE BRONX IS UP: DOT Has Fixed A Dangerous Stretch in the Most Dangerous Borough
The city has tamed the E.L. Grant Highway, which is named after a hero, but was definitely a villain.
November 20, 2020
Congestion Pricing Can Still Happen in 2021 — But There Are a Lot of ‘Ifs,’ Including President Biden
Advocates are hopeful that incoming President Biden will fast-track congestion pricing so that they can still start in 2021. But how would such a thing happen? Here's our latest deep dive into the issue.
November 19, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines: ‘The End of the MTA?’ Edition
Well, today's MTA Board meeting should be fun. Plus all the other news.
November 18, 2020