Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Richard Ravitch

Ravitch Unveils Broad MTA Rescue Package

By Brad Aaron | | 14 Comments
Former MTA chief Richard Ravitch stood with Governor David Paterson and Mayor Michael Bloomberg this morning to discuss details of his commission’s plan to keep the cash-starved MTA afloat both in the short-term and in years to come. Streetsblog’s Ben Fried attended the news conference and will have more later. For now, here are a […]

Pols Skeptical Ahead of Ravitch Report Release

By Brad Aaron | | 66 Comments
The much-anticipated report from the Ravitch Commission is scheduled to be released within the hour. The report is expected to include recommendations for an eight percent increase in transit fares along with tolls on East River and, possibly, Harlem River bridges — measures deemed necessary to avert the MTA "doomsday" scenario of a 23 percent […]

Ravitch Rumor Mill: Report to Urge More Investment in BRT

By Ben Fried | | 9 Comments
Mobilizing the Region has scooped up some interesting nuggets about the Ravitch Commission’s soon-to-be-released report: …insiders tell MTR that Ravitch is likely to recommend improved bus service, including increased investment in bus rapid transit and the establishment of a MTA Regional Bus Authority. The latter would take control of suburban bus systems like Long Island […]

Thompson: Car Commuters Should Pay Their Fair Share

By Brad Aaron | | 11 Comments
City comptroller and mayoral candidate William Thompson is urging the Ravitch Commission today to push for a revival of the commuter tax to help stave off an MTA “doomsday scenario,” expected to unfold next spring unless the agency gets help. Thompson is also advocating a new surcharge on vehicle registrations in 12 counties served by […]
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