Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about David Gantt

How David Gantt Sent Bus Cameras to Defeat in Albany

By Ben Fried | Jun 27, 2008 | 25 Comments

After state lawmakers dealt a setback to the city's Bus Rapid Transit plans, Streetsblog looked into how Assembly transportation committee chairman David Gantt was able to bring down a bill that reportedly enjoyed majority support among his members and won approval in the New York City Council by a 40 to 7 vote.

Shining a Light on Albany’s Bus Camera Vote

By Ben Fried | Jun 19, 2008 | 11 Comments

A source sends along this roll call of the State Assembly transportation committee’s vote on bus-mounted enforcement cameras. The names come from the official record; whether the record accurately reflects who raised a hand and who didn’t is not certain, for reasons explained below. Note that the vote was on whether to table the bill, […]

Assembly Transpo Committee Kills Bus Lane Enforcement Bill

By Ben Fried | Jun 18, 2008 | 69 Comments

Legislation central to New York City's implementation of Bus Rapid Transit died in Albany yesterday, when the State Assembly transportation committee, chaired by Rochester Democrat David Gantt, defeated a bill authorizing bus-mounted enforcement cameras by a narrow 14-11 vote.

David Gantt, Longtime Foe of Red-Light Cams, Changes Tune

By Ben Fried | Jun 3, 2008 | 11 Comments

One of Albany’s chief foes of automated traffic enforcement appears to have softened his opposition to red-light cameras, but allegations of patronage may taint his turnaround. For years, State Assembly Member David Gantt, a Rochester Democrat, has used his position as chair of the transportation committee to block the expansion of red-light cameras in New […]