De Blasio, Channeling Cuomo, Creates his Own ‘Expert Panel’ for BQE Repairs
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Perhaps the process will result in a better plan — but it will definitely insulate the mayor from the political fallout of his DOT's initial plan.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Planning Group: Cut Two Lanes When BQE is Rebuilt
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But the Regional Plan Association stopped short of calling for the roadway to be fully torn down.
Comptroller Scott Stringer Wants the BQE for Trucks Only
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Step 1: Ban cars. Step 2: Build a new (and long) park from Dumbo to Carroll Gardens.
Council Speaker Johnson Joins Calls for Knocking Down the BQE
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Other cities have done it — and broken the car culture at the same time — so the possible future mayor says we should dream, too.
Eyes on the Street: Staten Island Express Bus is Great, But Expensive
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There is a quick and pleasant way to get from Staten Island to Manhattan during the morning rush, but it comes with a high price tag. Staten Island’s recently redesigned express bus routes to the city cost much more than other forms of public transportation — and could even be more expensive than driving. It […]
Wall Street Journal Scribe Joins Streetsblog in Calling for BQE Teardown
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It's time for a boulevard-style roadway, not a $4-billion highway repair.