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Room for Improvement: What New York’s Subway System Can Learn from Cities Around the World

New York’s subway was once an international model of modernity. But it's not anymore.

October 3, 2024

Stop Making Sense: TWU’s Head-Scratching Opposition to Congestion Pricing Doesn’t Add Up

Thanks in part to union sabotage, New Yorkers are staring into an abyss of impoverished transit.

October 3, 2024

Subway Elevators are Not Just a Nice Lift, But a Basic Civil Right

Accessibility is a must-have as cities compete to attract visitors and retain residents.

October 3, 2024

Cop Who Harassed Brooklyn 311 Caller Hit with Fine, Penalty

A cop made crank calls with "heavy breathing" and, oddly, "dolphin, seal and sheep noises" to harass a 311 complainant. He's been punished.

October 1, 2024

Opinion: Design EV Charging Around NYC Streets, Not the Other Way Around

As the CEO of an electric vehicle charging post maker, I admit that Streetsblog has a point about streetscape issues. But we're committed to getting it right.

September 30, 2024

Modified ‘Jaywalking’ Repeal Passes Council

Walk this way, the Council says. But will the mayor sign it?

September 26, 2024

New Crisis for Inter-City Customers As Megabus Goes Bust

"Every time a viable option goes away, it hurts the mobility of everyone and drives more people toward cars," said one activist.

September 26, 2024

Carpocalypse Now: MTA Releases Granular Bus Speed Data Showing Need for Congestion Pricing

The new segmented data allows everyone to see which sections of bus routes are most clogged by traffic — and, by extension, which would have benefitted the most from congestion pricing.

September 24, 2024

The $68B Answer: The Next MTA Capital Plan Focuses On The Nitty Gritty

No glitz, no glamour — just what needs to get done. Plus a tiny amount to get the Interborough Express started.

September 18, 2024

Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts

Queens elected officials rallied together to oppose e-scooters, but they are flat out wrong, DOT says.

September 17, 2024