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There's a hiring freeze, but no official cop rollback. Photo: Caitlin Plaut

Op-Ed: ‘Proof of Payment’ Is a License to Harass

By Andres Salomon | Dec 5, 2019 | No Comments

Seattle's experience with roving fare enforcement presents a cautionary tale for New York City transit.

New cyclist too slow? You're ready to enlist in the War on Cars. Photo: Laura Shepard

Op-Ed: Don’t Forget Us, Bike Mayor!

By Samuel Santaella | Nov 29, 2019 | No Comments

The position should focus on bringing infrastructure to the under-served, outer-borough areas that need it most.

Yes, it's sometimes crowded, but the subway is the solution.

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Advocates: MTA Using Money It Doesn’t Have to Hire Cops It Doesn’t Need

By Dave Colon | Nov 4, 2019 | No Comments

Run the system better — that's the key.

Looks nice ... to some. Photo: ODA Architecture via Commercial Observer

Op-Ed: Pro-Development Message Downplays Gentrification Threat

By Rico Cleffi | Oct 1, 2019 | 26 Comments

Streetsblog has become the go-to place for a raging debate about housing policy!

Meet Danny Harris, the incoming head of Transportation Alternatives. He's a New Yorker unfazed by the intersection of Astor Place and Broadway. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

STREETSBLOG INTERVIEW: New TA Leader Has Optimism and Vision — But Understands Your Rage

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jul 30, 2019 | 9 Comments

Streetsblog chats with the new leader of the city's most important livable streets activist group about his vision and approach to running Transportation Alternatives.

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