Federal Bill Would Provide a Tax Break for Bike Commuters
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Bike commuters could write off up to $53 in monthly expenses.
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More Death in a Dangerous Part of Jackson Heights
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Residents said they saw it coming.
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Amazon-Sized Debacle Edition
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They say denial is not just a river in Egypt — but if that’s true, the Amazon is not just a river, but a colossal misread of public opinion and a poor salesmanship job by Gov. Cuomo (who denied it and blamed the State Senate) and Mayor de Blasio (who blamed Amazon). We’ll let reporters […]
Report: We Don’t Need More Infrastructure — We Need Congestion Pricing
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The U.S. does not need to build more highways — it needs to spend more on aging urban rail systems and use congestion pricing to ease gridlock in urban areas, a new report shows.
Want to Restore Transit Ridership? Just Make the Service Better!
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Transit ridership has been declining nationwide, but transit agencies can win them back with more frequent service and a focus on safety, reliability and cleanliness, a new TransitCenter report argues.
Walking and Biking are Hurt by Lack of National Leadership: Report
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Biking and walking have leveled off and are becoming more dangerous. The federal government and states aren't doing enough.