Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Anthony Weiner

Weiner, Ravitch and Gridlock Sam on Lehrer This Morning

By Aaron Naparstek | Dec 8, 2008 | 3 Comments

They’re talking about Barack Obama, why car-pooling doesn’t seem to work in New York City, and saving the MTA in three separate segments. Too bad Weiner’s not sticking around for the MTA piece to talk about his plan to raise the federal gas tax to pay for transit improvements.

Weiner’s Transit Plan: [This Space Intentionally Left Blank]

By Ben Fried | Dec 4, 2008 | 14 Comments

Photo: Ben Fried Minutes after the Ravitch plan press conference wrapped up this afternoon, Anthony Weiner held court (briefly) on the sidewalk outside the state office building on 41st Street and Third Avenue. Here, in bullet point form, are some choice quotes from the man who would be the next mayor of New York: The […]

MTA Stares Down Billion-Dollar Deficit as Liu and Weiner Mock Bridge Tolls

By Brad Aaron | Nov 10, 2008 | 20 Comments

Coverage of this transit crisis brought to you by Toyota. MTA chief Elliot Sander announced this morning that the city’s transit agency is up against a $1.2 billion budget deficit, and needs government aid or new sources of revenue to avoid fare increases or service cuts. But an expected recommendation by the Ravitch Commission to […]

Amtrak Bill Clears the Way for Bike-Friendly Trains

By Ben Fried | Oct 7, 2008 | 14 Comments

The five-year Amtrak authorization that Congress passed last week includes a nice inter-modal touch. It states in no uncertain terms that funding can be spent on making trains accessible for bikes: NONMOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION ACCESS AND STORAGE. — Grants under this chapter may be used to provide access to rolling stock for nonmotorized transportation, including bicycles, […]

Bloomberg: Four More Years?

By Brad Aaron | Oct 2, 2008 | 41 Comments

With Michael Bloomberg expected to announce today that he will seek a third term as mayor, current and would-be electeds are, understandably, in a tizzy. While few two-term City Council incumbents seem to support term limits, several have their sights set on other offices, and many say they are leery of changing the rules to […]

Weiner Invokes Jane Jacobs, Endorses “Alternative Modes”

By Ben Fried | Jul 23, 2008 | 6 Comments

Move over Weinermobile. Queens Congressman and 2009 mayoral hopeful Anthony Weiner released a manifesto of sorts yesterday. "Keys to the City" lays out his plan, in broad strokes, to "keep New York the capital of the middle class." Toward the end, Weiner touches on transportation policy. While he remains opposed to congestion pricing, he comes […]

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