Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Transportation Policy

Motorcycles take up less space, are easier on roads, and pollute less than cars. Photo: Chris Sequeira

Opinion: After Revel’s Retreat, Whither the Motorcycle in NYC?

By Chris Sequeira | Jul 30, 2020 | No Comments

The experience of the e-scooter service showed the need for better safety education. But, with proper rules and encouragement, motorcycles could enhance mobility while reducing cars.

Six candidates to succeed Jose Serrano in Congress representing The Bronx are (clockwise from top left): Michael Blake, Ruben Diaz Sr., Ydanis Rodriguez, Ritchie Torres, Melissa Mark-Viverito and Samelys Lopez.

Decision 2020: Who Should Represent the South Bronx in Congress?

By Eve Kessler | Jun 9, 2020 | No Comments

Streetsblog asked the leading contenders to weigh in on the Bronx's pressing transportation issues. Here is what they said.

No liquified natural gas engine for this baby! Photo: wildmeyers.com

DOT Lost Millions in Federal Funds for Staten Island Ferry

By Eve Kessler | May 15, 2020 | No Comments

The city blames the feds. The feds blame the city. But the bottom line? We lost out on more than $2 million in funding to make a Staten Island Ferry boat cleaner.

The Coming Carmageddon: Will Our Leaders Solve NYC’s Transportation Problem?

By Julianne Cuba and Dave Colon | May 15, 2020 | No Comments

When this is all over, will we be a city for cars or a city for people?

Comptroller Scott Stringer — wants to be mayor. File photo: Scott Heins

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Interview: Would-Be Mayor Scott Stringer Loves Busways, Hates Placards, and Wants an Affordable City

By Jessie Singer/Transportation Alternatives | Jan 17, 2020 | No Comments

The city's green-eyeshades guy (and would-be mayor) spoke to TransAlt's Jesse Singer about what shakes (including the BQE).

A rendering of the proposed LGA AirTrain. Image: Governor's Office

Op-Ed: Current LGA AirTrain Route is the Best, Greenest Transit Option

By Rick Cotton | Jan 6, 2020 | No Comments

Alternative proposals are fatally flawed, argues the Port Authority executive director.

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