Andrew Cuomo
Policy
How Polly Trottenberg is improving transportation in NYC
Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg discusses bus funding, the NYPD targeting bicyclists but neglected to discuss her feelings about Gov. Andrew Cuomo's public callouts.
New York City
Policy
Everything that could derail the new Bronx Metro-North stations
Lawmakers across the Bronx and Westchester County came to an agreement with the MTA, Amtrak and Empire State Development that will lead to the construction of four new Metro-North stations in the east Bronx.
Transportation
Policy
Has subway performance really improved?
The last four months of 2018 showed a marked improvement on subway performance, but this isn't necessarily indicative of a smoother running subway system in the long run.
MTA
Policy
How to get riders back on the bus
Fixing New York City's bus network could be key to rebuilding New Yorkers' faith in the city and state’s ability to deliver high-quality mass transit.
MTA
Policy
Cuomo’s plan for congestion pricing and MTA restructuring? Another panel
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing that a panel of six appointed experts determine how to implement congestion pricing and make reforms at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Transportation
Policy
New minimum pay rule for ride-hail drivers gets messy rollout
Just before New York's new rule setting the nation’s first minimum pay rate for drivers of ride-hailing apps was set to go into effect late last week, Lyft and Juno sued to block it, arguing that the formula used to determine the minimum pay standards unfairly benefits companies that have more users.
Technology
Policy
City Council shifts gears on e-bike legalization
New York City Council Transportation Committee convened to discuss the question of legalizing electric bikes and scooters.
New York City
Policy
Meera Joshi on the historic changes to the taxi industry
Outgoing NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission head Meera Joshi discusses her tenure and the historic changes to the industry.
MTA
Policy
What the L?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s effort to avert L train shutdown is drawing skepticism from pols and the public alike.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
The troubled history of the Tappan Zee’s replacement
The new Mario M. Cuomo Bridge’s faulty bolts are just the latest problem in the troubled history of the Tappan Zee’s replacement.
Transportation
Policy
Will the Port Authority Bus Terminal ever get replaced?
The Port Authority Bus Terminal is the last remnant of New York City’s bad old days. Will it ever be replaced?
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Who’s to blame for Thursday’s snow-fueled gridlock?
Who’s to blame for Thursday’s snow-fueled gridlock? Agencies are quick to deflect blame following severe commuter delays.
Donald Trump
Policy
At Somos, House Democrats dream big infrastructure dreams
At Somos, House Democrats said they were bullish on an infrastructure bill thanks to their new majority.
New York City
Policy
Everyone wants to fix the MTA, but who’s paying?
Fixing the MTA is estimated to cost $40 billion.
New York City
Policy
Will 2019 be the turning point for New York’s transit crises?
New York transportation officials predict a pivot on funding for Gateway and the MTA.
Transportation
Personality
Why Paul Steely White is joining the e-scooter revolution
Transportation Alternatives’ longtime leader Paul Steely White is shifting gears.
MTA
Opinion
De Blasio should focus on getting buses moving
New York City can redesign and regulate streets to help solve the bus crisis.
Bill de Blasio
Policy
