On March 30, the Federal Government gave the go ahead to the MTA to perform the environmental assessment which will look at how charging a toll on vehicles driving into Manhattan would affect traffic volumes and emissions. A more streamlined… Read more “Feds clear the way for congestion pricing”
Pier 76, the abominable tow pound the City committed to dismantle 20 years ago is finally gone! This is a triple win for our neighborhood.
First safety: the pound attracted tow trucks and cars who were constantly in a rush… Read more “From a 5.50-acre parking lot to a park”
The next City Council will be called upon to deliver progress and equity. A focus on Transportation would deliver meaningful and visible benefits of equity, safety, health and mobility to all. Cityrise is launching an initiative to harness local advocates… Read more “Join Cityrise team to educate candidates on transportation”
If you want a quick read on who is a best match for your political views go to The City newspaper who has developed a fantastic tool to find you dream candidate. You answer questions and they show you who… Read more “Candidates transportation platforms”
Safe, Equitable, and Accessible Streets: A Mayoral Forum on the Future of Transportation in NYC
Tomorrow evening – March 25th at 6:30 p.m. – the leading candidates for Mayor will respond to tough transportation questions.
Moderated by New York Times Metro… Read more “Mayoral Candidates focus on Transportation – March 25 @ 6:30”
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Gertrude Hadley Jeannette was the first female taxi driver to receive a license in New york City in 1935. Driving the cab provided her enough income to enroll in a speech class at the American Negro… Read more “Black History Month in Transportation”
If you ever needed confirmation, recent snowstorms showed once again that there is no equity between pedestrians/commuters/cyclists and drivers in New York City. All lanes of vehicular traffic were cleared of snow in 12 hours, while bus stops, bike lanes, corners and… Read more “Snow removal for whom?”