De Blasio Leaves the Door Open to Congestion Pricing
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With Governor Cuomo's long-awaited "Fix NYC" recommendations dominating today's news cycle, Mayor de Blasio has softened his tone on congestion pricing.
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Can Cuomo Deliver an Effective Congestion Pricing Plan Without East River Bridge Tolls?
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A plan that doesn't toll drivers crossing the East River - drawing a cordon around the heart of Midtown, for instance - might appease congestion pricing opponents like Eastern Queens Assembly Member David Weprin, but it won't deliver the regionally significant traffic reduction that a plan like Move NY would.
Shameful Scenes From de Blasio’s Crackdown on Delivery Workers Who Use Electric Bikes
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As NYPD boasts about confiscating bikes from people trying to support themselves and their families, cyclists continue to face the real mortal threat on NYC streets.
TransAlt: Congestion Pricing Holds the Key to Vision Zero
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To achieve his goal of eliminating traffic fatalities by 2024, Mayor de Blasio must do more to get cars off NYC streets.
De Blasio Takes a Break From Encouraging Car Trips to Scold Big Oil
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The mayor who opposes congestion pricing, treats parking placards as political currency, and has declared war on electric bikes wants you to know that he's taking Big Oil to court over climate change.
Why You Should Care About de Blasio’s E-Bike Crackdown
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An installment of "Why You Should Care" from YouTuber Rina Krack succinctly conveys what's wrong with the mayor's approach to e-bikes.