Assembly Democrats’ Taxi Surcharge Plan Isn’t Congestion Pricing
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There’s no cordon toll on cars or trucks, which means zero charge on, and revenue from, the city’s #1 congestion source.
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Assembly Member Dan Quart Wants Full-Scale Congestion Pricing, No Exemptions
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Assembly Member Dan Quart, who represents the Upper East Side and East Midtown, doesn't tiptoe around the issue of congestion pricing.
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.
Can Albany and the City Council Save NYC From de Blasio’s Backward E-Bike Policy?
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State lawmakers have again introduced legislation to classify e-bikes as bicycles, rather than motor vehicles. Council Member Rafael Espinal has authored a resolution in support of the Albany bill, and is calling on the mayor to stop targeting commercial cyclists.
Attention Albany: NYC’s First Traffic Death of 2018 Was a Brutal Hit-and-Run. Do Something.
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Jun Sum Yim, 77, was hit in the 109th Precinct, in Flushing. State lawmakers have repeatedly failed to fix laws that give drivers an incentive to flee after a serious crash.