“Gridlock” Sam Schwartz
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City Must Act Now to Save Transit, Prevent Carmaggedon and Improve Equity in Mobility: Report
Yet mayor de Blasio thinks he's doing just fine.
July 31, 2020
Opinion: Gridlock Sam’s Ribbon Bridges Are Growing on Me
The proposed bike/ped spans would help active transportation citywide. In fact, we could use more of them!
July 20, 2020
The BQX Streetcar Is On Hold — And Should Be Killed Outright, Say Critics
“The BQX continues to be a waste of our time, money and attention,” said Brooklyn Council Member Carlos Menchaca.
May 4, 2020
KOMANOFF: ‘Gridlock Sam’ Ups The Ante
You gotta hand it to “Gridlock” Sam Schwartz. Here's why.
May 1, 2020
Op-Ed: Varick Street Crossing Guards Are Telling a Tale of Congestion Pricing
The Times story on "adult crossing guards" reveals, though inadvertently, how our politicians have failed us.
December 28, 2018
United Nations General Assembly is an Argument for a Car-Free City
Cars cause the gridlock. So why does city policy seek to make it easier for drivers?
September 24, 2018
The Complete Guide to the Final Move NY Plan
After years of fine-tuning, the Move NY coalition has released the final details of its plan to reduce congestion and fund transit by reforming New York City's dysfunctional toll system [PDF].
February 17, 2015
The Move NY Fair Tolling Plan Is Polling Better Than Congestion Pricing
Toll reform is polling better in New York City than congestion pricing did, even when pollsters don't mention that the Move NY plan would mean billions in transit revenue.
June 16, 2014
Panel: NYC Electeds Need to Get Serious About Funding Infrastructure
This morning, the Association for a Better New York, a business group, hosted a discussion on the city's infrastructure. The focus was squarely on transportation, and the message wasn't pretty. Panelists warned of dire consequences if elected officials don't act on the precarious state of transportation funding.
April 23, 2014
Congestion Pricing Foes Sit Down at the Table With Fair Toll Advocates
After years of meetings and tweaks, the Move NY fair toll campaign launched this morning with a simple message: With AAA and trucking interests at the table beside transit advocates, reforming New York's broken toll system actually has a shot. It's a different beast than the congestion pricing plan that Mayor Bloomberg pushed for six years ago, with more obvious benefits for New Yorkers who don't live in Manhattan.
March 21, 2014