Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Transportation Policy

Meet Cuomo’s Point Man on the MTA: Jim Malatras

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The Cuomo Administration’s transportation policy is still taking shape, but here’s a name to watch: Jim Malatras. As Cuomo’s new deputy secretary for policy management, Malatras will be a top advisor on all major transportation decisions, including how transit riders fare in the upcoming budget. “The Cuomo administration’s point man on MTA policy issues is […]
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Sen. Boxer: Working With Mica, Inhofe on a Long-Term Transpo Bill

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Senator Barbara Boxer told reporters today that she had an “excellent”, “wonderful” meeting with Rep. John Mica (R-FL), the new chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. She confirmed that they’re working on a “longer-term” transportation bill and have come up with many points of agreement. We’ll let you know more details about […]

Cuomo Touts Smart Growth Grants But Stays Mum on MTA Funding

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If his State of the State address yesterday offers any indication, transportation policy isn’t going to be a top-tier priority for Andrew Cuomo. He didn’t mention pressing issues like the MTA’s looming deficits or the state’s crumbling infrastructure, instead focusing his attention on ethics reform, Medicaid and reorganizing state government. He did, however, repeat his […]