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Does this section of the BQE "need" to be replaced — or is that just what car-culture-blinded politicians think they're supposed to do? Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Forgetting Something? Engineers Hired For BQE Advice Didn’t Study Reducing Car Use

By Julianne Cuba | Feb 25, 2020 | No Comments

You get what you pay for: The engineering firm hired by the Council wasn't asked to consider car-reduction strategies, which is why the firm didn't present any.

Scott Stringer: "It’s kind of amazing that the great urban experiment called New York City is taking a backseat to some of these major international cities. We should just take the conversation and lead." Photo: Scott Heins

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Interview: Would-Be Mayor Scott Stringer Loves Busways, Hates Placards, and Wants an Affordable City

By Jessie Singer/Transportation Alternatives | Jan 17, 2020 | No Comments

The city's green-eyeshades guy (and would-be mayor) spoke to TransAlt's Jesse Singer about what shakes (including the BQE).

Brooklyn Heights Group Wants to Break the Car Culture, Nix Lanes on Rebuilt BQE

By Julianne Cuba | Dec 3, 2019 | No Comments

"We’ve seen the concept of induced demand in a lot of other cities and we’re hoping the planners take [a reduction in lanes] seriously here,” the group's executive director said.

Comptroller Scott Stringer, a man with some questions. Photo via Facebook

EXCLUSIVE: Comptroller Stringer Asks MTA Board To Slow Down Reorganization Plan

By Dave Colon | Jul 24, 2019 | 5 Comments

“I urge the Board to take a close look at this proposed plan, ensure it protects the best interests of riders and the city’s finances and vote for changes if not. We cannot afford to get this wrong," Stringer said

Delivery workers will have to wait until 2020 for justice, but it could come quickly if lawmakers get their way. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Scott Stringer Calls for ‘Justice’ For E-Bike-Riding Delivery Workers

By Scott Stringer | Jun 12, 2019 | 6 Comments

Scott Stringer on the mayor's e-bike crackdown? "Simply put, it makes no sense."

The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is in danger of collapse. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Comptroller Scott Stringer Wants the BQE for Trucks Only

By Julianne Cuba | Mar 14, 2019 | 13 Comments

Step 1: Ban cars. Step 2: Build a new (and long) park from Dumbo to Carroll Gardens.

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