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MTA Offers Funding for Bronx Clean-Up to Get Congestion Pricing Over the Line
In New York, howls about added pollution from a new tolling plan are being met with a promise of action.
March 27, 2023
OPINION: Congestion Pricing Will Bring Cleaner Air for All
The key to ensuring safer, more reliable, efficient, and accessible public transit, as well as cleaner air, less traffic congestion, and safer roads, is through a swift implementation of congestion pricing.
September 15, 2022
MTA Boss: Feds’ Extensive Technical Questions Are Delaying Congestion Pricing
How many questions must the MTA face before they can put in a toll?
May 27, 2022
OPINION: Pass the Bicycle Commuter Act — Now!
An add-on to the congressional reconciliation package could help climate, congestion and health in New York and around the nation.
September 20, 2021
A Fairer, Safer City? Here’s the Agenda from Top Transportation Advocacy Groups
December 8, 2020
Report: City Needs to Do Lots of Legwork to be Hospitable to Electric Buses
December 4, 2020
So What Is the Deal With The Governor And This New Gateway Project Report?
November 30, 2020
Smart Growth America: States May Pave Over Their Own Good Intentions
Last week, the Tri-State Transportation Campaign revealed how states prioritize spending: 20 percent for transit, 2 percent for bike/ped, 38.5 percent for maintenance, and about 22.5 percent for highway expansion. Looking just at those last two numbers, that breaks down to 71 percent more spending on repair than sprawl-inducing new lanes.
July 23, 2012
Advocates Defend New Haven’s “Downtown Crossing” Highway Removal Plan
Earlier this week we ran a story about why local livable streets advocates with the New Haven Urban Design League are disappointed with the city's decision to replace a section of grade-separated highway with a plan that remains, on balance, car-centric.
March 29, 2012
So Much for Supply and Demand: Transit Ridership Spikes, Funding Plummets
Let’s get this straight: skyrocketing gas prices are inspiring people to investigate their transportation options. More and more of them are taking transit. Is this really the time to take the axe to those transit systems’ budgets?
May 6, 2011