Other Countries Are Building Transit While the U.S. Falls Behind
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"While the world is building out ever more accessible transit systems, the US appears to be falling behind."
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Transit Data
Shoot the Whole Day Down: Subway Riders Don’t Like Mondays
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They don't like Mondays. They don't like Mondays. They don't like Mondays.
Let The Sun Shine In: Here’s What Transit Watchers Want From the MTA’s New Open Data Portal
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Here's what local transit insiders want to know:
Op-Ed: ‘Proof of Payment’ Is a License to Harass
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Seattle's experience with roving fare enforcement presents a cautionary tale for New York City transit.
Europe’s Congestion Pricing Lessons For America
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The problem, of course, is America's car culture itself: Most commuters don't take public transit and view congestion pricing as a tax, making it a huge political lift, even if there's a groundswell of support for reform, these experts added.
Watchdog: Average MTA Board Member Earns 10x More than Average Rider
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It's kind of mind-blowing to think that 89 percent of MTA customers live in the city, but only 41 percent of the MTA board does. And the average MTA board member salary is 10 times that of the average customer. Out of touch? More like out of orbit.