Budget Watchdog: Mayoral Control of MTA Would Be ‘Miserable’
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But Corey Johnson doubles-down on his call for city control of the transit system in an exciting Hunter College panel on Wednesday night.
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Andy Byford Was A Hidden Hand in Mayor’s Winning 14th Street ‘Busway’ Plan
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The New York City Transit president was a driving force behind the plan — and, in fact, pioneered a successful version of it when he ran the transit system in Toronto.
BREAKING: City to Keep 14th Street ‘Busway’ Plan Despite No L-Train Shutdown
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Early reports that the de Blasio administration would move ahead with a bus-only plan for 14th Street have been confirmed.
MTA Says Buses Are The Best Bet on 14th St. During the L Slowdown — But Busway Remains In Flux
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DOT began installing the busway before Governor Cuomo canceled the full L shutdown — now its future is uncertain.
City Unveils Steps to Meet Its Commitment to Faster Bus Speeds
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The mayor tries to shake the nickname "Bill de Bus-is-Slow."
Robbin’ Hoods! Brooklyn Pols Would Swipe Money From MTA And Give It To Verrazzano Drivers
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More gifts for drivers — from four supposedly progressive leaders in Southern Brooklyn.