Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Transit

Gov. Hochul delivered the State of the State address yesterday. Photo: Office of the Governor

Thursday’s Headlines: Historic Day? Edition

By Eve Kessler | Jan 6, 2022 | No Comments

Gov. Hochul sets transit advocates' hearts a-flutter. Plus ... a rat inside a parked car. (Yes, a rat inside a parked car!)

Gov. Hochul has edited the Regional Plan Association's Triboro plan. But it's a start.

ALL ABOARD! Hochul Seeks Subway Between Bay Ridge and Jax Hghts

By Dave Colon | Jan 5, 2022 | No Comments

The State of the State address included a plan to turn rail right-of-way into the Interborough Express between Bay Ridge and Jackson Heights and intersecting with 17 subway lines and the LIRR.

THE DE BLASIO LEGACY: Eight Years of Vision Zero Ends with More Cars and More Death

By Julianne Cuba | Dec 28, 2021 | No Comments

Car ownership under this mayor has been steadily rising since his very first days in office. And on Monday, he claimed that's not part of his legacy.

Buses are not as good as they could be, advocates say. Photo: DOT

THE DE BLASIO LEGACY: Eight Years Of Broken Bus Policy

By Dave Colon | Dec 27, 2021 | No Comments

Two terms in office and one big missed opportunity to end the "Tale of Two Cities" for transit.

Year In Review 2021: Now For the Good News

By Streetsblog | Dec 25, 2021 | No Comments

This year was not a good one for big wins. But it may go down in history as a critical turning point for our national transportation future.

Friday’s Headlines: Merry Christmas! Edition

By Eve Kessler | Dec 24, 2021 | No Comments

Let's send glad tidings, count our blessings ... and note some less-than-stellar news, too.

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