Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Commuting

Who’s Afraid of Indoor Bike Parking?

By Ben Fried | | 21 Comments
In a story about the scarcity of secure parking for bike commuters, the Times captures the irrational phobia of bikes that most landlords and building managers seem to share: "Bicycle racks are available outside for the convenience of bike riders," said Maya Israel, a spokeswoman for Tishman Speyer. “Bicycles are not permitted inside, for the […]

Georgia Governor Comes Around on Commuter Rail

By Brad Aaron | | 17 Comments
Display of Georgia progress at the Welcome Center on I-85, near the South Carolina border Big news out of Georgia. Governor Sonny Perdue, who in the past would have been about as likely to advocate for transit as to take his iced tea without sugar, is suddenly interested in commuter rail links between Atlanta and […]

Wanted: Ex-Drivers Eager to Talk About Switching Modes

By Ben Fried | | No Comments
Transportation Alternatives is looking for a few good sources to help handle all the media requests coming their way these days. Here’s how Streetsbloggers can lend a hand: Every day, T.A. gets calls from reporters in search of commuters who are changing their habits because of high gas prices/financial pressures. These include drivers who have […]

National Transit Union Proposes a Smart Fuel Subsidy

By Ben Fried | | 29 Comments
Tired of hearing about gas tax holidays, bridge toll suspensions, and rebates for drivers? Here’s a policy proposal that will actually improve commutes, not just encourage trips by car: subsidizing fuel for transit systems. As the Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week, rising diesel prices are hitting transit agencies hard (preview only), leading to […]
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