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OPINION: De Blasio’s ‘Open Streets’ Announcement Falls Flat
The 34th Avenue open street in Jackson Heights has brought much relief to the people of a neighborhood that has suffered immensely from COVID-19 and a lack of public open space. So why is Mayor de Blasio not ensuring its permanent success?
March 29, 2021
OPINION: Five Mobility Ideas for the Next Mayor
After COVID, the city is brimming with new opportunities for transportation integration. Here are concepts from a top cycling strategist.
March 28, 2021
OPINION: Expand the Shared Street at University Place in Manhattan
A one-block experiment south of Union Square has more than proved its worth. In fact, it's a model for the city.
March 25, 2021
OPINION: How the ‘Budget-Bike Trap’ Creates Inequality in NYC
The founder of a bike co-op identifies a key gap in cycling equity.
March 24, 2021
OPINION: De Blasio Must Challenge Status Quo to Make Open Streets Great
The status quo of cars, cars, cars is not divinely ordained. It is a result of choices we made decades ago. And because it was our choice, we can chose a different path. And we must.
March 22, 2021
OPINION: Uptown and the Bronx Needs ‘Bridges for People’ Too
Washington Bridge, which spans the Harlem River, is a sad car sewer. Pedestrians, cyclists and transit need better access.
March 18, 2021
OPINION: Make 34th Avenue a Living Memorial to the Pandemic
The best way to honor the pandemic dead is to mark their passing, but also celebrate life — and a truly permanent 34th Avenue open street is the perfect way to do that, says our op-ed writer.
March 17, 2021
OPINION: A Tiny Federal Rule Change Just Gave NYC the Power to Build Real Rail to Airports
A former New York City Transit exec sees a new, better life for the LGA AirTrain ... if the Port Authority takes advantage of recent FAA ruling.
March 14, 2021
KOMANOFF: De Blasio’s Medallion ‘Bailout’ Plan Ignores True Cause Of Taxi Driver Distress
It is going to be up to the next mayor to follow up with explicit policies addressing the unjust competition between yellow cab drivers and those of Uber and Lyft — policies such as those our columnist outlines here.
March 10, 2021
OPINION: New York Needs a ‘Disability’ Agenda
The status quo of inaccessibility must be done away with immediately, says one Council candidate from the Upper East Side.
March 10, 2021
