Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Bestocracy

Skelos Ascension Clouds Prospect of Pricing Revival

By Brad Aaron | Jun 25, 2008 | 19 Comments

Yesterday, retiring New York State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno handed the reins to Deputy Leader Dean Skelos, Republican from Nassau County. Though some see this unforeseen development as an opportunity to move on much-needed reforms in Albany, it’s not great news for advocates of congestion pricing. If Governor Paterson looks to revive pricing via […]

Shining a Light on Albany’s Bus Camera Vote

By Ben Fried | Jun 19, 2008 | 11 Comments

A source sends along this roll call of the State Assembly transportation committee’s vote on bus-mounted enforcement cameras. The names come from the official record; whether the record accurately reflects who raised a hand and who didn’t is not certain, for reasons explained below. Note that the vote was on whether to table the bill, […]

Assembly Transpo Committee Kills Bus Lane Enforcement Bill

By Ben Fried | Jun 18, 2008 | 69 Comments

Legislation central to New York City's implementation of Bus Rapid Transit died in Albany yesterday, when the State Assembly transportation committee, chaired by Rochester Democrat David Gantt, defeated a bill authorizing bus-mounted enforcement cameras by a narrow 14-11 vote.

City Council Says “Yes” to Car-Free Bus Lanes. Now It’s Up to Albany.

By Ben Fried | Jun 17, 2008 | 14 Comments

State Assembly Transportation Committee to Decide Today Whether Bill Will Receive Floor Vote On Thursday, the New York City Council voted 40-7 to approve a home rule message enabling state lawmakers to enact bus lane enforcement legislation. The bill would permit the use of bus-mounted cameras to deter cars from using bus-only lanes. It now […]