Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about “Gridlock” Sam Schwartz

"Gridlock" Sam Schwartz thinks he has a way of reducing the truck impact on The Bronx from congestion pricing.

‘Gridlock’ Sam: Give Truckers Credits So Congestion Toll Doesn’t Add to Bronx Pollution

By Dave Colon | Sep 14, 2022 | No Comments

"The only way congestion pricing would send trucks to the Cross Bronx is if the congestion charge exceeded current tolls," said the former city Traffic Commissioner.

These drivers could be in for an interesting new tolling method. Photo: MTA

The MTA May Finally Be Ready To Embrace Variable Price Tolling

By Dave Colon | Dec 10, 2020 | No Comments

The MTA is considering instituting peak and off-peak toll prices for its bridges and tunnels, a move to raise more money, but also shift driving patterns that veteran traffic analysts say is long overdue.

Tuesday’s Headlines: No More Toll-Shopping Edition

By Streetsblog | Nov 10, 2020 | No Comments

Truckers, your days of driving through Brooklyn and Manhattan to avoid the toll on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge are over! With a special appearance by Gridlock Sam — plus the rest of the news, too.

City Must Act Now to Save Transit, Prevent Carmaggedon and Improve Equity in Mobility: Report

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jul 31, 2020 | No Comments

Yet mayor de Blasio thinks he's doing just fine.

The proposed "Queens Ribbon." Rendering: Sam Schwartz Engineering

Opinion: Gridlock Sam’s Ribbon Bridges Are Growing on Me

By Samuel Santaella | Jul 20, 2020 | No Comments

The proposed bike/ped spans would help active transportation citywide. In fact, we could use more of them!

Mayor de Blasio announcing the BQX in February of 2016. Photo: Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Office

The BQX Streetcar Is On Hold — And Should Be Killed Outright, Say Critics

By Julianne Cuba | May 4, 2020 | No Comments

“The BQX continues to be a waste of our time, money and attention,” said Brooklyn Council Member Carlos Menchaca.

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