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Report Provides More Reasons to Rein in Supersized SUVs (As If You Needed More)

"This is a nationwide crisis, but the federal government refuses to take the necessary regulatory steps to limit vehicle size and weight," Transportation Alternatives says in a new report.

June 23, 2023

What is ‘Personal Rapid Transit’ — And Can it Really Replace Buses and Trains?

Is a shared autonomous vehicle on a dedicated track really the same as public transportation? San Jose thinks so — and officials are about to bet big on it.

June 22, 2023

Will Congestion Pricing Properly Toll Taxis and Ubers?

A new proposal to charge Uber and Lyft riders in Manhattan instead of drivers has been put on the table, but the MTA's agreement with the federal government may sink the idea before it can get any momentum.

June 21, 2023

Jesuit-Educated NYC Transit Prez Blasts Fordham U. For ‘Fighting Equity’ For Bus Riders

"I went to three Jesuit institutions in my lifetime, so I was actually very disappointed to see Fordham signing on to this," Davey told reporters. "Jesuit institutions are about equity and about social justice."

June 20, 2023

A Father’s Dread: Grieving Dad Turns Agony to Activism for ‘Incredible’ Daughter

Thoughts of my daughter are always on my mind. Holidays used to be something I looked forward to; now they are often a painful reminder of my child that was lost. Father’s Day is no exception for I will not receive a card, e-mail, text message or phone call.

June 18, 2023

City to Expand Scooter Share to Eastern Queens

All three of the scooter-share companies that have been providing service in The Bronx since 2021 will be part of a massive expansion of the program into transit-deprived areas of eastern Queens, the Department of Transportation announced on Thursday.

June 15, 2023

KOMANOFF: Ride Single File? Hell no! 

It’s only a sign on a road in New Jersey. But it feels like a desecration.

June 14, 2023

The Albany Report Card: A Scoundrel’s ‘F’

This is not a gentlemen's B. This year's overall legislative session was one of the worst on record from a livable streets and street safety perspective — and it's mostly due to one man.

June 13, 2023

Why Small Cities Torn Apart By Highways Need Extra Help to Heal

A new program will help smaller communities start the process of redesigning highways and other transportation investments that tore apart their communities — and shine a light on why it’s so hard for them to do it without outside help.

June 12, 2023

City Hall Announces $20 Minimum Wage for Deliveristas

“Our delivery workers have consistently delivered for us — now, we are delivering for them,” the mayor said.

June 12, 2023