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Don’t Believe the Hype: NJ Turnpike Widening Still Happening
Gov. Murphy's late revision will just move the problem around, advocates say.
December 23, 2025
Streetsies 2025: Advocate(s) of the Year
Little changes on New York City's streets without fighting for it — but who did it best? Please vote for this year's honoree.
December 22, 2025
Monday’s Headlines: Turn-SPIKED! Edition
Gov. Phil Murphy put the kibosh on plans to widen the New Jersey Turnpike east of the Newark Bay Bridge. Plus more news.
December 22, 2025
Report: Biden Infrastructure Bill Spurred Increase in State and Local Highway Spending
The Urban Institute found an overall increase in capital investment in ground transportation — mostly on highways — and flat investment in public transit.
November 19, 2025
Trump Admin Seeks To Decimate Federal Transit Funding
"When you're talking about taking away money from transit, your proposal is flawed from the get-go," said one expert.
November 18, 2025
Judge to State: Start Following The 2019 Climate Law Already
It starts with issuing new rules.
November 12, 2025
The Bronx Needs a Mayor Who Will Reimagine the Entire Expressway Corridor
The question for the incoming mayor is simple: Will you stand with the Bronx as we fix an historic wrong?
November 4, 2025
State DOT Partially Backs Off Cross Bronx Expwy. Expansion
Advocates are still concerned about a project that will widen five bridges and create a temporary roadway.
September 2, 2025
Gov. Hochul Reconsidering Cross-Bronx Expressway Expansion
Community outrage over what would essentially expand the highway has forced NYSDOT to change its plans.
June 6, 2025
Most NJ Gov. Candidates Have No Problem With ‘Boondoggle’ Turnpike Widening
The $11-billion highway expansion would double road capacity heading toward Lower Manhattan. Of the 10 contenders, only four said they oppose it.
June 4, 2025
