How Should the MTA Fix the Queens Bus Network? (No, Really, We’re Asking You)
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Join Streetfilms auteur Clarence Eckerson Jr. as he takes you inside a recent bus network redesign workshop.
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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.
On ‘Busway,’ Would-Be Transportation God Corey Johnson Falls at the First Hurdle
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Council Speaker Corey Johnson has infuriated supporters of the 14th Street busway — just as he was positioning himself as the ultimate livable streets candidate.
No Wonder Bus Ridership is in Freefall — TransitCenter Grades 75% of Lines at ‘D’ or ‘F’
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Almost three-quarters of New York City bus lines, and almost all of the routes in Manhattan, have earned a D or F grade from a leading transit advocacy group.
Another Benefit of Congestion Pricing? Commuters Will Have Way More Time
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You could binge watch all of the original "Star Trek" series, plus the movies! (Or you could just spend more time with your kids, or have less stress in your life.)
Two More Reasons to Support Congestion Pricing: Safety and Transit Accessibility
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The money would fund improvements to disabled transit riders while also making roadways safer for pedestrians and cyclists.