Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Charles Komanoff

It just takes a second for a cyclist to be killed. Left, Adam Uster on Franklin Avenue last week. Right, Broadway at 231st Street, where our writer had a close call. Photo: Maneka Kapoor

KOMANOFF: You Nearly Die, You Keep Going

By Charles Komanoff | May 11, 2023 | No Comments

What is the difference between life and death for a cyclist? This week, I wondered that question anew after I was nearly struck by a reckless driver in The Bronx while Adam Uster was killed by a reckless driver in Brooklyn.

Danger is built into delivery work because of economic exploitation. But Charles Komanoff has a possible solution.

KOMANOFF: Want Safe Batteries? Stop Pretending Food Delivery is Free

By Charles Komanoff | Mar 10, 2023 | No Comments

Bicycle food-delivery in New York City is broken — not just because it’s essentially unregulated, but also because it’s unpriced.

KOMANOFF: The Weight of Gasoline

By Charles Komanoff | Nov 2, 2022 | No Comments

The Democrats are getting creamed over the price of gasoline — and it’s not really fair (though it sort of is, too).

Congestion pricing will be positive for the region, multiple models show.

BPM? BTA? Whatever Model You Use, Congestion Pricing is Good for the Region

By Dave Colon | Oct 3, 2022 | No Comments

Congestion pricing is a win for the New York City region — and, in fact, the only question surrounding the proposed central business district tolling is just how big a win.

Charles Komanoff says congestion pricing will be great.

...And Second, Why it Will Be Better than the MTA Says

By Charles Komanoff | Aug 15, 2022 | No Comments

Parts of Nicole Gelinas’s begrudging take on congestion pricing practically beg for pushback. So here we go.

Some Good Traffic posters in Midtown. Photo: SEEN Media

KOMANOFF: Blame Republicans, Not Democrats, for Less-Than-Robust Climate Bill

By Charles Komanoff | Aug 2, 2022 | No Comments

Our regular contributor goes after Post columnist Nicole Gelinas for recently suggesting that Democrats bear all the blame for climate change.

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