HEAD-SCRATCHER OF THE WEEK: Staten Island Pol Attacks ‘Unfair’ Punishment of Bridge Toll Scofflaws
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Fact check: The fines for evading a subway fare or bridge toll are identical.
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OPINION: Gov. Cuomo Is Talking Crazy About Congestion Pricing — But He May Be Crazy Like a Fox
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Gov. Cuomo said the wrong thing about transit on Wednesday — but he said it for the right reason. In a chat with Brian Lehrer on WNYC, the governor suggested that congestion pricing must pass so that the MTA would not need to raise transit fares to cover an annual operating budget shortfall this year. […]
To ‘L’ With Cuomo — Keep 14th Street Bus Lanes, Says TransAlt
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The city must follow through with the 14th Street bus lanes — regardless of the MTA's decision to repair the L train without a full shutdown, Transportation Alternatives said.
EXCLUSIVE: Cuomo’s L Train Plan Still Has Lots of Pain [Updated]
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Exit-only stations, massive crowds and scrubbed buses are part of the now overnight and weekend fix.
What the Hell is Cuomo Doing to the MTA?
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What is this man doing?
Eyes on the Street: Staten Island Express Bus is Great, But Expensive
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There is a quick and pleasant way to get from Staten Island to Manhattan during the morning rush, but it comes with a high price tag. Staten Island’s recently redesigned express bus routes to the city cost much more than other forms of public transportation — and could even be more expensive than driving. It […]