The BQX Streetcar Is On Hold — And Should Be Killed Outright, Say Critics
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“The BQX continues to be a waste of our time, money and attention,” said Brooklyn Council Member Carlos Menchaca.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about “Gridlock” Sam Schwartz
KOMANOFF: ‘Gridlock Sam’ Ups The Ante
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You gotta hand it to “Gridlock” Sam Schwartz. Here's why.
Op-Ed: Varick Street Crossing Guards Are Telling a Tale of Congestion Pricing
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The Times story on "adult crossing guards" reveals, though inadvertently, how our politicians have failed us.
United Nations General Assembly is an Argument for a Car-Free City
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Cars cause the gridlock. So why does city policy seek to make it easier for drivers?
The Politics of NYC Toll Reform — What’s Different This Time?
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Next month’s MTA fare and toll increase will be the seventh hike in 15 years, noted “Gridlock” Sam Schwartz this morning. “But there is one traveler that hasn’t seen any change in the cost of travel,” he said. “And that’s the person that drives into Manhattan.” Schwartz was speaking at the public launch event for the Move NY […]
The Complete Guide to the Final Move NY Plan
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After years of fine-tuning, the Move NY coalition has released the final details of its plan to reduce congestion and fund transit by reforming New York City’s dysfunctional toll system [PDF]. We’ll have a full report from the launch event later today. In the meantime, here’s a breakdown of the proposal in all its detail. […]