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Progressive Caucus to de Blasio: Let Us Help Build New York’s BRT Network

By Stephen Miller | Feb 10, 2015 | 17 Comments

As a mayoral candidate, Bill de Blasio promised a citywide network of more than 20 “world-class” Bus Rapid Transit routes within four years. More than a year into his term, bus riders are still waiting. Now 17 City Council members are asking the administration to take bolder action on BRT and offering to help NYC DOT and […]

Council Members Grill Uber on Prices, But What About Safety?

By Brad Aaron | Jan 12, 2015 | 24 Comments

The City Council transportation committee heard testimony today on a bill to prohibit for-hire vehicle companies from “charging excessive rates.” Council members made no bones about the fact that they are taking aim at Uber, which raises and lowers fares in response to demand. Uber calls it “dynamic pricing.” It’s also known as “surge pricing” and, […]

Life-Saving Truck Design Fix Sidelined By Federal Inaction

By Stephen Miller | Dec 22, 2014 | 23 Comments

This is the second post in a series about safety features for large vehicles. Part one examined the case for truck side guards and New York City’s attempt to require them for its fleet. American cities are beginning to take the lead on requiring side guards on large trucks in municipal fleets. That’s a good […]

Trottenberg: DOT Will Make It Safer to Bike Across the Harlem River

By Stephen Miller | Nov 20, 2014 | 44 Comments

This afternoon, officials from DOT and Citi Bike testified before the City Council transportation committee on the state of bicycling in New York. How will NYC DOT make it safer to bike in the city and design streets where more New Yorkers feel comfortable biking? Today’s hearing featured a glimpse into the bike policy initiatives […]

Treyger’s Texting-and-Biking Bill — a Big Distraction From Vision Zero

By Brad Aaron | Nov 12, 2014 | 70 Comments

City Council Member Mark Treyger insists his bill to penalize cyclists for texting is well-intentioned, but there is no evidence to suggest that the behavior targeted by his proposal is a source of significant danger. Instead of focusing on the real deadly threats on NYC streets, Treyger has triggered a news cycle devoted to a minor […]

Highlights From Today’s City Council Transportation Infrastructure Hearing

By Stephen Miller | Nov 3, 2014 | 9 Comments

Today, the City Council transportation and economic development committees held a marathon joint hearing on New York’s transportation investment needs. Top staff from the MTA and NYC DOT, including Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg, fielded questions from council members for the better part of the day. Here are some highlights: Council members Jimmy Van Bramer and […]

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