Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Carl Weisbrod

Trottenberg: Federal Cuts Could Make MTA Funding Gap Even Bigger

By Stephen Miller | Oct 17, 2014 | 1 Comment

Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg said today that the MTA is making “optimistic assumptions” about federal funding as it plans its next five-year capital program. The agency has identified only half the funds to cover the projected costs of the plan, which maintains, upgrades, and expands the transit system. At a panel with top-level city agency […]

Weisbrod and Kimball Tie Their Own Hands on Parking Reform

By Stephen Miller | May 28, 2014 | 59 Comments

Reducing the amount of parking in new development promises to make housing more affordable and curb traffic congestion, but it hasn’t gained much traction in Bill de Blasio’s first months at City Hall, despite the mayor’s ambitious promises to ease the housing crunch. Today, two top city officials explained why, unlike their counterparts in more […]

De Blasio Appoints Carl Weisbrod to Head Up the Planning Department

By Ben Fried | Feb 7, 2014 | 3 Comments

Mayor Bill de Blasio has named Carl Weisbrod to lead the Department of City Planning. Weisbrod, who co-chaired de Blasio’s transition team and has deep experience in city government, now commands a post with tremendous power to shape the quality of New York City’s built environment. Of particular interest for the city’s transportation and housing […]