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A rendering of the proposed AirTrain from Willets Point to LaGuardia. Image: Governor's Office

Report: ‘Wrong Way’ AirTrain Would Be the Most Costly, Least Necessary Transit Project Ever

By Eve Kessler | Sep 10, 2021 | No Comments

A watchdog group takes issue with the Port Authority's ridership estimates, claiming that the people mover would be 'nearly twice as expensive’ as the next most expensive project.

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Not So FAST: Senate Transport Bill Causes Pileup for White House Climate Goals

By Aaron Short | May 27, 2021 | No Comments

A Senate proposal to shovel hundreds of billions of dollars into new freeways will wipe out the Biden administration’s goal of halving carbon emissions by 2030.

Our AirTrain montage puts money at the center — because that's what it it is about!

LaGuardia AirTrain Documents Raise Questions About Parking, Development

By Eve Kessler | Apr 21, 2021 | No Comments

The Port Authority hasn't disclosed enough about ancillary plans around its AirTrain project, critics say.

Route 17, pictured near Liberty. A local business-backed group wants to add a third lane to the road. Photo: P199 via https://commons.wikimedia.org

Boondoggle: ‘Transit Guy’ Chuck Schumer is Foolishly Supporting the Widening of NY Route 17, Locals Say

By Eve Kessler | Mar 15, 2021 | No Comments

Construction interests — and Sen. Schumer — want to add a lane to the Catskills artery. It's madness.

What do we want? Bike parking! When do we want it? Now! The Oonee pod at Atlantic Terminal. Photo: Yosef Kessler

City’s Previously Announced Secure Bike Parking Pilot Will Not Happen

By Dave Colon | Jul 10, 2020 | No Comments

"One of the goals was to examine the financial feasibility," a DOT spokesperson told Streetsblog. "Unfortunately, we concluded it was not feasible."

The NYC Ferry, which just got more expensive for some and cheaper for others. Photo: NYCEDC

Much-Vaunted NYC Ferry Stumbles as City Reopens

By Eve Kessler | Jun 30, 2020 | No Comments

It's a ferry big letdown.

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