Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Sandy

Focused on Climate Change, Will Cuomo Reconsider the Transit-Less TZB?

By Stephen Miller | Nov 16, 2012 | 4 Comments

In August, three county executives supported Governor Cuomo’s Tappan Zee Bridge plan in exchange for a “transit task force” that would study how to strengthen transit between Rockland and Westchester counties. At the time, advocates greeted the announcement with cautious optimism, awaiting details on the task force from the governor. They’re still waiting. “It’s been […]

Bloomberg: HOV Restrictions Probably Won’t Resume on Monday

By Brad Aaron | Nov 2, 2012 | 20 Comments

Some notes from Bloomberg’s latest Sandy briefing, which wrapped up minutes ago: HOV restrictions end at 5 p.m. today, and will not resume Monday unless deemed necessary. The Holland Tunnel has been reopened to buses and commercial vehicles. The Staten Island Ferry is now operating and will be back on its regular schedule tomorrow. Bloomberg […]

Gas Station Gridlock Snares Buses, NYPD Resources in Washington Heights

By Brad Aaron | Nov 1, 2012 | 4 Comments

If yellow cabs and livery cabs can’t get gas, that’s a problem, especially when train service is limited and buses are packed. But many of the cars in this line, which clogged one lane of Broadway from 168th to 174th Street in Washington Heights this afternoon, were private vehicles. I counted 11 NYPD personnel, including […]

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The Connection That Can’t Be Ignored: Sandy and Climate Change

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 1, 2012 | No Comments

If there’s any good news to come out of the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, it’s that political leaders and the press are actually talking about climate change. At the end of a long campaign season with barely a mention of the issue, it’s a relief to hear some sane discussion of the issue based on […]

At Bloomberg Press Conference, One Thing Is Back to Normal After Sandy

By Stephen Miller | Nov 1, 2012 | 24 Comments

While the city is recovering from disaster and New Yorkers are trying to get back to work, members of the city’s political press once again showed their true colors: For some, the top concern is being able to gas up their single-occupancy vehicles and drive around Manhattan unimpeded. At an 11:30 press conference with Mayor […]

This Morning’s Commute: Long Delays, But No Manhattan Gridlock

By Stephen Miller | Nov 1, 2012 | 13 Comments

While New York City’s first day after Hurricane Sandy was marred by paralyzing car traffic, buses immobilized in gridlock, and the delayed release of a transportation plan from Governor Cuomo and Mayor Bloomberg, this morning’s commute was a different story as the plan went into effect, with partial subway service restored, HOV-3 restrictions in place […]

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