Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Riders Alliance

The Assembly and state Senate have no respect for the paint. File photo: Gersh Kuntzman

OPINION: Buses Are a Better Option Than the ‘Backwards’ AirTrain

By Danny Pearlstein | Sep 23, 2021 | No Comments

Equity, convenience, and expense argue against a boondoggle and in favor of surface transit.

Bx. 5 bus traveling on Story Avenue. Photo: Fiifi Frimpong

PARKING MADNESS: Bronx Electeds Oppose Dedicated Bus Lane that Would Help Tens of Thousands of Straphangers

By Fiifi Frimpong | Jul 30, 2021 | No Comments

A group of Bronx elected officials is opposing a much-needed dedicated bus lane in Soundview because it would remove some parking spaces.

Here’s Your Big Chance To Guide The Streets Master Plan

By Dave Colon | Jul 7, 2021 | No Comments

Uncle DOT wants YOU ... to fight for street safety. So fill out the Streets Master Plan survey!

Who are Jersey jokers Reps. Josh Gottheimer (left) and Mikie Sherrill trying to save from congestion pricing? Shockingly, the answer is rich people. Photos: Dave Colon

THE BRUUUUCE EXCUSE: Jersey Pol Cites Springsteen as a Reason to Oppose Congestion Pricing

By Dave Colon | Jul 1, 2021 | No Comments

"Springsteen's on Broadway, so everyone in New Jersey is going to Broadway and people [are] having a lot of trouble now for the first time really getting in and out of the city," Rep. Mikie Sherrill.

This is the future liberals want: A Metro-North train going over the Hell Gate Bridge. Photo: MTA

Four New Bronx Metro-North Stations Are A Good Time to Talk about Fair Rail Fares

By Dave Colon | May 13, 2021 | No Comments

Yes, Bronx residents will get amazing commuter-rail service — but what will the fare be? No one is talking.

Congestion pricing: an idea whose time is here.

This Is Happening: Feds Let MTA Do Simpler Environmental Review of Congestion Pricing

By Dave Colon | Mar 30, 2021 | No Comments

The Era of No Malarkey has come to New York public transportation.

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