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Democratic Primary Candidates to Talk Transportation Starting This Week
Politicians have a lot more to do with crowded trains, late buses, dangerous intersections, and new bike lanes than many people realize. We wouldn’t be preparing for a $100 (or $130?!) MetroCard if state lawmakers had voted to fund the MTA with measures like congestion pricing or East River bridge tolls — and hadn’t voted to siphon $143 million from the public transit system and use it for other programs last year. And new ways of getting around,… Read More
Road to 1000 Democratic Ideas
Have an idea for fixing the MTA, or improving education in New York City? The New York State Democratic Committee wants to hear from you. They’re launching a new initiative called Road to 1000 Democratic Ideas. Any idea, big or small, is welcome:
The most innovative, original, and compelling solutions will be passed along to Andrew Cuomo and Robert Duffy, who will consider including them as part of their New NY Agenda.
Now’s your chance to make your voice… Read More
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W Train Funeral
MYD mourned the loss of the W train at the W Train Funeral on Friday. Pictures from the event:
Tagged mta, transportation, W Train Funeral
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An Evolving Manhattan
There’s a new MTA subway map! And the Times shows how the island of Manhattan has waxed and waned over time:
Tagged manhattan, map, mta, subway
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Want to Speed Up NYC Buses? Get Bus Camera Legislation Through Albany Gridlock.
Albany hasn’t had a great record on public transit issues recently. But state elected officials have a chance to pass legislation that would mean an easier commute for millions of transit riders: Allowing large cities to use bus lane enforcement cameras. Like red light cameras, these would take photos or short video of license plates when a driver illegally holds up busloads of people by parking in a bus lane, and a ticket would arrive in the mail. (They’ve… Read More
More Bad News From The MTA, More Hypocrisy From Albany
Ready to pay more for less subway and bus service? On Friday, the New York Post reported that the MTA may raise fares this year, as the transit agency’s finances continue to deteriorate. The package of transit, student MetroCard, and paratransit cuts currently planned would close a $383 million budget gap — but since they were announced, that gap has grown to $750 million. What are some of the reasons? Per the Post, “the state cut aid to the… Read More
Tagged fare hikes, mta, streetsblog, student metrocard
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