Recent Streetsblog USA posts about TSTC

A Blueprint for a Safer NYC?

By Dave Colon | Dec 8, 2020 | No Comments

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.

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How to Make Cities Electric-Bus-Ready

By Dave Colon | Dec 4, 2020 | No Comments

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

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Why is Cuomo Messing with the Gateway Project?

By Dave Colon | Nov 30, 2020 | No Comments

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

Smart Growth America: States May Pave Over Their Own Good Intentions

By Tanya Snyder | Jul 23, 2012 | No Comments

Last week, the Tri-State Transportation Campaign revealed how states prioritize spending: 20 percent for transit, 2 percent for bike/ped, 38.5 percent for maintenance, and about 22.5 percent for highway expansion. Looking just at those last two numbers, that breaks down to 71 percent more spending on repair than sprawl-inducing new lanes. But Smart Growth America cautions […]

Advocates Defend New Haven’s “Downtown Crossing” Highway Removal Plan

By Angie Schmitt | Mar 29, 2012 | 6 Comments

Earlier this week we ran a story about why local livable streets advocates with the New Haven Urban Design League are disappointed with the city’s decision to replace a section of grade-separated highway with a plan that remains, on balance, car-centric. We soon heard from teardown proponents who remain supportive of the project. While acknowledging its shortcomings, […]

So Much for Supply and Demand: Transit Ridership Spikes, Funding Plummets

By Tanya Snyder | May 6, 2011 | 2 Comments

Let’s get this straight: skyrocketing gas prices are inspiring people to investigate their transportation options. More and more of them are taking transit. Is this really the time to take the axe to those transit systems’ budgets? When drivers switch to transit, they should be welcomed with on-time service and affordable fares that reinforce the […]

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