Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Studies & Reports

Bridge Toll Plan Headlines Congestion Commission Report

By Brad Aaron | | 40 Comments
One of four options presented in the Traffic Mitigation Commission’s Interim Report. Download the report. When the Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission meets today, it is expected to deliberate four proposed alternatives to Mayor Bloomberg’s original congestion pricing plan. While Chairman Marc Shaw writes that that the commission "may choose to modify," "combine elements" or "put […]

A Q&A With Ted Kheel, Free Transit Advocate

By Jason Varone | | 42 Comments
Gothamist caught up with Ted Kheel, the 93 year old head of the Nurture New York’s Nature Foundation, which addresses the "fundamental conflict between development and the environment." Kheel will release the findings of his study "The Kheel Plan for Balancing Free Transit and Congestion Pricing in New York City" later this month: Many New […]

City Pedestrian Crossings Are Discriminatory by Design

By Brad Aaron | | 13 Comments
 Even the sprightliest city pedestrian sometimes has to hustle across the street to beat a short walk signal. In a new report, Transportation Alternatives examines what it’s like for New York’s elderly to face flashing lights, wide crossings and unyielding motorists.  From Karla Quintero, Deputy Director of Planning for TA: There are currently over one […]

Traffic Mitigation Commission Meeting Pre-Spin

By Aaron Naparstek | | 7 Comments
Ahead of this afternoon’s opening meeting of the 17-member Traffic Mitigation Commission, the Campaign for New York’s Future sends along a press release noting two recent studies about the impact of traffic congestion on the region’s health and economy: NEW YORK, September 25, 2007 – The following may be attributed to Michael O’Loughlin, Director of […]
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