NYC politics
fromTime Out New York
2 months agoNYC officials face a March 21 deadline to end congestion pricing
The Federal Highway Administration demands the MTA end its congestion pricing plan by March 21, despite ongoing legal challenges.
Critics claim that the move is dangerous because citizens can acquire a criminal record for simply riding a bike: 'This crackdown is very dangerous because it's putting New Yorkers at risk of arrest, jail and deportation for riding a bike,' says Charlie Baker.
"One of the goals with this reduction we did [last April] was hopefully, we would see those numbers increase," Kimbro said, referring to the reduction in the maximum fleet size and the trips per day metrics, respectively. "And we did, citywide," he added.
"Nothing good will come from Wednesday's dismissal of Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner, who was pushed out as part of the White House's purge of officials who are not deemed loyal to President Donald Trump."
"Although jaywalking is a common practice in New York City, it can have deadly consequences," Forione said. "Over the last five years, 200 people lost their lives while crossing the street mid-block or against the signal, making up about 34 percent of all pedestrian fatalities."
"Oakland's Mayoral Special Election on April 15th can significantly impact how Oakland residents and visitors get around. The new mayor has the potential to reshape the city into a more accessible and safe environment or maintain the status quo."