Beyond the MetroCard: Faster Buses, Better Rail Access, Fairer Fares
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Changing the way we pay for transit is about much more than carrying around a new type of farecard.
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The MTA’s Bus Action Plan Better Commit to Citywide All-Door Boarding
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The agency says it will take "bold and radical steps" to turn around faltering bus service. To deliver on that promise, citywide all-door boarding is an absolute must.
TransAlt Backs Albany E-Bike Bill With No Helmet or Age Restrictions
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The bill, sponsored by Sen. Thomas O'Mara of Elmira and Brooklyn Assembly rep Nick Perry, would enable adults to carry children on e-bikes.
Sick of Failing Subways? Tell the Riders Alliance All About Your Nightmare Commutes
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The worst horror stories will be shared with state legislators, many of whom haven't taken a subway or bus in years.
NYC Bus Service Isn’t Getting Better, and de Blasio’s Not Doing Much to Fix It
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NYC buses are still slowing down and ridership is in free fall, but Mayor de Blasio hasn't picked up the pace of projects that improve bus service.
Advocates: L Train Replacement Bus Service Better Move Faster Than Walking Speed
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Transit riders came out in force yesterday for a rally on 14th Street calling on the MTA and DOT to raise the bar in their L train shutdown plan.