Dave Colon

The MTA’s Fare Hike Has Been Postponed, But The Fight Over Revenue Is Just Starting

There's gonna be a showdown.

January 20, 2021

Andrew Yang Rides The Bus … And Then Sort of Throws Pedestrians Under One

Andrew Yang kicked off his mayoral campaign on Thursday with a four-borough transit-only tour, but along the way suggested pedestrians better stay out of some streets in a Yang administration.

Dave Colon

January 15, 2021

Streetsblog NYC |Bus Rapid Transit

A Fairer, Safer City? Here’s the Agenda from Top Transportation Advocacy Groups

Transit and safe streets are the foundation for climbing out of the coronavirus pandemic because street safety and transit improvements "can boost mobility, access, safety, and resiliency," a coalition of groups argue.

Dave Colon

December 8, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Buses

Report: City Needs to Do Lots of Legwork to be Hospitable to Electric Buses

It's not just plug-and-play. Officials need to do more work to secure the pollution-free transit future.

Dave Colon

December 4, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |MTA

Senate ‘Skinny’ COVID Bill Leaves Mass Transit Starving

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators revealed a coronavirus compromise bill on Tuesday morning that provides less than half of what transit agencies need, an offer that advocates and transit agencies greeted with like being given a lump of coal on Christmas.

Dave Colon

December 1, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Amtrak

So What Is the Deal With The Governor And This New Gateway Project Report?

The Big Dog thinks he knows the best plan for an essential, but long-stalled, rail project. What is he doing?

Dave Colon

November 30, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Congestion Pricing

Congestion Pricing Can Still Happen in 2021 — But There Are a Lot of ‘Ifs,’ Including President Biden

Advocates are hopeful that incoming President Biden will fast-track congestion pricing so that they can still start in 2021. But how would such a thing happen? Here's our latest deep dive into the issue.

Dave Colon

November 19, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Car-Free Streets

Letter From Norway: Here’s How to Do Outdoor Eating Right This Winter

We asked the Norwegian consulate for advice ... and got it! Nyt måltidet, everyone!

Dave Colon

September 28, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Buses

NYC Riders Return To Buses — But Speeds Are Dropping

Riders are getting back on the bus, but speeds are also dropping to pre-pandemic levels because of an increase in both riders and traffic, new MTA data show.

Dave Colon

July 21, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Boondoggles

City’s Previously Announced Secure Bike Parking Pilot Will Not Happen

"One of the goals was to examine the financial feasibility," a DOT spokesperson told Streetsblog. "Unfortunately, we concluded it was not feasible."

Dave Colon

July 10, 2020

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