Charles Komanoff
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Opinion: Transit Watchword Should Be Synergy, Not Scarcity
Two fantastic transit ideas — fast and free buses, and a 17-percent expansion of subway mileage — are being set up as adversaries. But they're complementary.
February 3, 2026
KOMANOFF: A Philosopher Of Cycling Takes On E-Bike Speeds (Well, Sort Of)
The late Ivan Illich would have sought to limit them — among other things, says our columnist.
June 12, 2025
Free Buses Would Mean 12% Faster Rides And 20% More Riders: Study
Want faster buses? Make them free. The benefits will end up paying for themselves, says Charles Komanoff.
April 14, 2025
Strangers Not Strangers: How I Greeted the Start of Congestion Pricing
We were a solid hundred at 60th Street and Lexington Avenue early this morning, greeting the turn of Saturday into Sunday to count down the start, finally, of congestion pricing in New York City. Ketcham was there. So were Naparstek, Orcutt, Sproule Love and Jacob W, among a dozen or two people I knew well enough to embrace. (More about them later.)
January 5, 2025
A Congestion Pricing Victory Lap for Paul Krugman
It's too bad Paul Krugman has retired at the Times because he deserves to celebrate the start of congestion pricing on Jan. 5.
December 16, 2024
Friday’s Headlines: Yes, We’re Still Talking About Congestion Pricing Edition
Our New Year's resolution: Do whatever we can to make sure congestion pricing is implemented on Jan. 5. Plus more news.
December 13, 2024
Reining in Deliverista Distances is the Key to Safety
A mileage fee on food deliveries can serve workers as well as the society of which they’re a part. What are we waiting for?
November 5, 2024
X-Citement: Union Boss and Streetsblog Columnist Fight Congestion Pricing War in Public
Get some popcorn and watch Charles Komanoff and union boss John Samuelsen battle on Twitter.
October 4, 2024
Stop Making Sense: TWU’s Head-Scratching Opposition to Congestion Pricing Doesn’t Add Up
Thanks in part to union sabotage, New Yorkers are staring into an abyss of impoverished transit.
October 3, 2024
Hicks Tricks: Journalist Offers Congestion Pricing Compromise That Just Might Work, Komanoff Says
"This isn’t about policy at this point. It’s about politics," wrote Nolan Hicks. "Politics is about winning. ... Advocates should make the offer. Hochul should take the deal."
August 8, 2024
