Call Him ‘Wheels de Blasio’ — City Vehicle Fleet Grows Under SUV-Riding Mayor
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The mayor who gets driven to the gym keeps on truckin'.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Traffic
City Loading Zone Plan Will Help Ease Traffic On Austin Street In Queens — But Local Pols Still Oppose It
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Loading zones reduce congestion and improve safety in commercial areas. Why do politicians instinctively support on-street car storage instead?
Will de Blasio Set a Minimum Wage for Uber Drivers?
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The Taxi and Limousine Commission has a highly-regarded policy ready to go that could boost earnings for drivers and restrain the street-choking growth of ride-hail traffic.
How Higher Wages for Uber Drivers Could Cut Traffic on NYC Streets
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It's up to Mayor de Blasio to follow through on a powerful policy proposal to change the for-hire vehicle industry for the better.
A Better Taxi Surcharge: More Congestion Reduction, Less Pain for Cab Drivers
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A better, fairer for-hire vehicle surcharge would raise the fee when congestion is most intense and charge more for vehicles that spend longer in the congestion zone.
Coming Soon to NYC: Rolling Advertisements for Congestion Pricing
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Elected officials may not have a handle on how valuable New York City street space is, but the private sector sure does.