Monday’s Headlines: Fareness on the MTA Edition
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The big news today is that the MTA's "fare-capping" pilot finally goes into effect. How many people will take advantage of it is a whole 'nother question. Plus other news.
City Covers Up Failure After Cyclist Death, With Hastily Made Repair
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The caved-in pavement on 40th Drive in Elmhurst that knocked 77-year-old Lin Wen-Chiang off his bike late on Thursday night, causing his death, has been hastily patched by city workers — too late, of course, to save him.
The Forgotten Other Good Reason for Repealing Seattle’s Bike-Helmet Law
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Helmet laws discourage cycling, which undermines public health.
I Tweeted Mega-Car Photos from the Auto Show — And Sparked a Much-Needed Debate
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It’s virtually impossible to ignore the increasing size of trucks and SUVs on the roads today. And seeing these vehicles up-close hammered home just how ridiculous this all is.
Badly Repaired Road Implicated in Crash that Killed a Senior Cyclist in Elmhurst
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A Queens cyclist died after falling from his bike after hitting a rough patch of badly repaired road on a residential street in Elmhurst late on Thursday night.
Friday’s Headlines: World at War Edition
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We won't waste you time with ill-informed "analysis" of what Vladimir Putin is doing in Ukraine, so let's get right to the news.
Port Authority Study Could Lead to More Traffic Jams on Outerbridge Crossing
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The agency says it will examine 'widening' the bridge — a sure-fire way to draw more cars and congestion.
Is It Time For Free Buses In New York City? Well, Yes, Of Course, But …
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Once again, talk of free buses is in the ether. But is it as easy as waving a magic, money-filled wand? No, it isn't.
Talking Headways Podcast: Transit Project Costs and Solutions
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Paul Lewis, policy director at the Eno Center for Transportation, discusses "Saving Time and Making Cents: A Blueprint for Building Transit Better" — about the differences between highway and transit capital projects and ways to create better governance and lower costs.
Thursday’s Headlines: Hat Tip to Jessie Singer Edition
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Looking back, we haven't celebrated the Transportation Alternatives strategist enough in these pages. That changes now. Plus other news.
City Electeds to Albany Leaders: We Want Some of that Greenway Green, Too!
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The state spent $200 million to build the "Empire" trail upstate. Now, city electeds want their own $200-million pie.
ONE YEAR LATER: NYPD Has No Answers for Grieving Mom of Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Victim
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"I have nothing. I have nothing," she told Streetsblog this week as she prepared a small vigil with her two surviving children at the crash site at Court Street on Thursday at around 4:30 p.m.