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Streetsblog NYC |Fares

Urban Transit Authorities Should Give Discounts For Commuter Rail: Report

An "underutilized" pot of state transportation funds could help lure more New York City residents onto the LIRR and Metro-North, according to a new report.

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David Meyer

December 19, 2024

Urban Transit Authorities Should Give Discounts For Commuter Rail: Report

Streetsblog NYC |Boondoggles

Hochul Calls for ‘Alternatives’ to LaGuardia AirTrain — Possibly Dooming Cuomo’s Boondoggle

"I have asked the Port Authority to thoroughly examine alternative mass transit solutions for reducing car traffic and increasing connectivity to LaGuardia Airport," Hochul said about the 1.5-mile, elevated people mover.

Eve Kessler

October 4, 2021

Streetsblog NYC |Air Quality

OPINION: Biden Should Link Gateway Program and Climate Goals

The $30-billion Northeast Corridor investment could force the integration of regional rail — and lead to much less driving and flying.

Bob Previdi

September 10, 2021

Streetsblog NYC |Bicycling

Time To Ditch Railroads’ Outdated Bike Policy

The pandemic provides the perfect opportunity to fix the cumbersome rules of the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North.

The Long Island Rail Road Today

July 16, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Andrew Cuomo

Op-Ed: Public Transit Doesn’t Need Tech Billionaires

No matter what certain governors think, public transit doesn't need another billionaire disruptor with big ideas and a slide deck.

Danny Pearlstein

May 8, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

AOC Weighs in on Wrong-Way Airport Transit Project

The Congress member wrote to the FAA blasting the lack of transparency around project, which would reside in her district.

Eve Kessler

January 13, 2020