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#congestion-pricing
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

NYC Congestion Pricing Remains in Place, Judge Says

Federal judge halts Trump administration's attempt to eliminate New York's congestion pricing program.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

MTA defies feds' fourth deadline to kill congestion pricing, calls Duffy threats a 'sham'

MTA defies federal deadlines concerning congestion pricing, calling threats a sham amid ongoing court battles.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Congestion pricing brings in nearly $159 million in three months

The congestion pricing program in Lower Manhattan has successfully reduced traffic and generated significant revenue in its initial months.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Hochul defies federal deadline to end NYC congestion toll: 'The cameras are staying on'

New York City plans to resist federal demands to halt its congestion pricing scheme.
NYC politics
fromAP News
2 months ago

Toll on Manhattan drivers remains in effect, despite Trump's Easter Sunday deadline

New York's $9 congestion toll remains, despite federal pressure to halt it.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

NYC Congestion Pricing Remains in Place, Judge Says

Federal judge halts Trump administration's attempt to eliminate New York's congestion pricing program.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

MTA defies feds' fourth deadline to kill congestion pricing, calls Duffy threats a 'sham'

MTA defies federal deadlines concerning congestion pricing, calling threats a sham amid ongoing court battles.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Congestion pricing brings in nearly $159 million in three months

The congestion pricing program in Lower Manhattan has successfully reduced traffic and generated significant revenue in its initial months.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Hochul defies federal deadline to end NYC congestion toll: 'The cameras are staying on'

New York City plans to resist federal demands to halt its congestion pricing scheme.
NYC politics
fromAP News
2 months ago

Toll on Manhattan drivers remains in effect, despite Trump's Easter Sunday deadline

New York's $9 congestion toll remains, despite federal pressure to halt it.
#public-transit
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago
New York City

Sean Duffy's 'Great America Road Trip' Wants You to Drive to Central Park - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
5 days ago
New York City

Sean Duffy's 'Great America Road Trip' Wants You to Drive to Central Park - Streetsblog New York City

#e-bikes
NYC politics
fromElectrek
1 month ago

It's official: NYC will impose a new 15 MPH speed limit on electric bikes

New York City implements a 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes amid safety concerns.
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago
Alternative transportation

Friday's Headlines: E-Bikes in Parks ... Permanently Edition - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
15 hours ago
Bicycling

Amsterdam Leads the Way on E-Bike Regulation - Should New York Follow Suit? - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics
fromElectrek
1 month ago

It's official: NYC will impose a new 15 MPH speed limit on electric bikes

New York City implements a 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes amid safety concerns.
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago
Alternative transportation

Friday's Headlines: E-Bikes in Parks ... Permanently Edition - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
15 hours ago
Bicycling

Amsterdam Leads the Way on E-Bike Regulation - Should New York Follow Suit? - Streetsblog New York City

#federal-funding
#traffic-safety
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

The City's Top Super Speeder is in Brooklyn

Brooklyn has the highest concentration of super speeders, pointing to a significant public safety issue surrounding reckless driving.
NYC politics
fromsilive
2 months ago

NYC lawmakers discuss banning parking within 20 feet of crosswalks

New York City Council is considering legislation to improve road safety by removing parking near intersections and crosswalks.
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

DOT Boss Defends Adams's 'Vision Zero' Record As Agency Fights A Bike Lane in Court - Streetsblog New York City

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

The City's Top Super Speeder is in Brooklyn

Brooklyn has the highest concentration of super speeders, pointing to a significant public safety issue surrounding reckless driving.
NYC politics
fromsilive
2 months ago

NYC lawmakers discuss banning parking within 20 feet of crosswalks

New York City Council is considering legislation to improve road safety by removing parking near intersections and crosswalks.
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

DOT Boss Defends Adams's 'Vision Zero' Record As Agency Fights A Bike Lane in Court - Streetsblog New York City

fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: On National Highway Day, Lady Bird Johnson's Legacy Beckons Us to Stop the Cross Bronx Expansion

"Despite decades of harm, the Department of Transportation is pushing a plan to widen the Cross Bronx by adding another highway structure over the Bronx River and Starlight Park."
NYC politics
#social-justice
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

New Report Explores The Challenges - and Joys - Of Being Black in Public - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

New Report Explores The Challenges - and Joys - Of Being Black in Public - Streetsblog USA

#urban-planning
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

Mayor Eric Adams, DOT to remove part of Bedford Avenue protected bike lane * Brooklyn Paper

The city will replace a hazardous protected bike lane with a non-protected painted lane on Bedford Avenue.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Monday's Headlines: O Crashland, Where Art Thou? Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Brooklyn's Ashland Place suffers from compromised bike safety due to political pressures, illustrating conflicts between urban design and administration agendas.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

How To End Your City's Fight Over Scooter Parking Once and For All - Streetsblog USA

NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

Mayor Eric Adams, DOT to remove part of Bedford Avenue protected bike lane * Brooklyn Paper

The city will replace a hazardous protected bike lane with a non-protected painted lane on Bedford Avenue.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Monday's Headlines: O Crashland, Where Art Thou? Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Brooklyn's Ashland Place suffers from compromised bike safety due to political pressures, illustrating conflicts between urban design and administration agendas.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

How To End Your City's Fight Over Scooter Parking Once and For All - Streetsblog USA

#bike-lane
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Opinion: 'Community,' Opportunism and the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

BREAKING: Activists Sue City To Prevent Erasure of Bedford Avenue Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Opinion: 'Community,' Opportunism and the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

BREAKING: Activists Sue City To Prevent Erasure of Bedford Avenue Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

#electric-vehicles
Alternative transportation
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Republicans want to tax EV drivers $200/year in new transport bill

The proposed budget includes new federal fees for electric vehicles, favoring larger polluting vehicles while putting more financial burden on EV owners.
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

As lawmakers debate reducing 'vehicle miles traveled,' a wave of criticism spreads online

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Trust Fund Babies: Advocates Argue House-Proposed EV Fee Won't Solve Highway Funding Woes - Streetsblog USA

Alternative transportation
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Republicans want to tax EV drivers $200/year in new transport bill

The proposed budget includes new federal fees for electric vehicles, favoring larger polluting vehicles while putting more financial burden on EV owners.
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

As lawmakers debate reducing 'vehicle miles traveled,' a wave of criticism spreads online

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Trust Fund Babies: Advocates Argue House-Proposed EV Fee Won't Solve Highway Funding Woes - Streetsblog USA

#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Two Weeks Until Election Day - And Cuomo Doesn't Have a Transportation Plan - Streetsblog New York City

Cuomo's transportation policy is notably vague, raising concerns about his commitment to city infrastructure.
NYC politics
fromHell Gate
1 month ago

This Cycling Crackdown Calls for a Critical Mass

NYPD Commissioner Tisch's new enforcement policy on cyclists has led to significant backlash from cycling advocates and disproportionately affected e-bike riders.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Good News for Bridge Bike Lanes Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mopeds are being allowed on the roadway of the Brooklyn and Queensboro bridges, enhancing safety for cyclists and pedestrians.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Two Weeks Until Election Day - And Cuomo Doesn't Have a Transportation Plan - Streetsblog New York City

Cuomo's transportation policy is notably vague, raising concerns about his commitment to city infrastructure.
NYC politics
fromHell Gate
1 month ago

This Cycling Crackdown Calls for a Critical Mass

NYPD Commissioner Tisch's new enforcement policy on cyclists has led to significant backlash from cycling advocates and disproportionately affected e-bike riders.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Good News for Bridge Bike Lanes Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mopeds are being allowed on the roadway of the Brooklyn and Queensboro bridges, enhancing safety for cyclists and pedestrians.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

TechCrunch Mobility: The cost of Waymo | TechCrunch

The NHTSA plans to streamline the Part 555 exemption process for automakers of self-driving vehicles, aiming to replace the lengthy and complex regulations with a faster approach.
NYC startup
#aviation-safety
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
US politics

The Trump Administration Is Spending $2 Million to Figure Out Whether DEI Causes Plane Crashes

Trump's claims linking DEI initiatives to a deadly crash were not taken seriously by aviation officials but led to a costly investigation.
The Department of Transportation is spending $2.1 million on an inquiry into DEI policies amid ongoing staffing crises in aviation.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
NYC politics

How to Really Fix Air-Traffic Control

The U.S. air traffic control system is plagued by outdated technology and severe staffing issues affecting safety and efficiency.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Trump Administration Is Spending $2 Million to Figure Out Whether DEI Causes Plane Crashes

Trump's claims linking DEI initiatives to a deadly crash were not taken seriously by aviation officials but led to a costly investigation.
The Department of Transportation is spending $2.1 million on an inquiry into DEI policies amid ongoing staffing crises in aviation.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Judge temporarily blocks Trump from retaliating against New York over congestion toll

Judge blocks federal retaliation against New York over congestion toll while lawsuit is considered.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

What Are University Transportation Centers - And Why Did Secretary Duffy Decimate Their Budgets? - Streetsblog USA

Recent cuts to federal research centers threaten transportation safety and pollution reduction programs while promoting a narrative of eliminating 'woke waste.'
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Newark airport had three air traffic controllers on duty instead of 14

Newark Liberty airport recently struggled with inadequate air traffic control staffing, experiencing significant delays and safety concerns due to just three controllers on duty.
NYC politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario serves notice to appeal injunction preventing it from removing Toronto bike lanes | CBC News

In his ruling, Justice Schabas stated that not issuing the injunction would "cause more harm and inconvenience to the public interest" than allowing the legislation to be implemented.
Toronto startup
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

NYPD shifts to criminal summonses for cyclists

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.
Bicycling
fromThe American Conservative
2 months ago

Want More Kids? Make Cheaper Minivans

In a world where families are increasingly burdened by financial strain, affordability in family-friendly vehicles like minivans can directly influence decisions on having more children.
Right-wing politics
#innovation
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Cars

Tesla won't have to report as many Level 2 crashes after Trump's rule change

The revised crash reporting rules benefit Tesla by easing reporting requirements for minor incidents involving Level 2 automated vehicles.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Cars

Self-Driving Cars Have New Rules in the U.S. Here's Why That Matters

U.S. driverless car regulations have been updated to promote domestic innovation and reduce crash reporting burdens on companies.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Tesla won't have to report as many Level 2 crashes after Trump's rule change

The revised crash reporting rules benefit Tesla by easing reporting requirements for minor incidents involving Level 2 automated vehicles.
Cars
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Self-Driving Cars Have New Rules in the U.S. Here's Why That Matters

U.S. driverless car regulations have been updated to promote domestic innovation and reduce crash reporting burdens on companies.
#infrastructure
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Friday Headlines: Trump's Revenge Tour Now Includes a Stop at Penn Station - Streetsblog New York City

The Trump Administration has taken control of the Penn Station rebuild exclusively with Amtrak, sidelining the MTA.
The decision reflects ongoing tensions between federal and state transit agencies.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Friday Headlines: Trump's Revenge Tour Now Includes a Stop at Penn Station - Streetsblog New York City

The Trump Administration has taken control of the Penn Station rebuild exclusively with Amtrak, sidelining the MTA.
The decision reflects ongoing tensions between federal and state transit agencies.
SF parents
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Tesla's Robotaxi just got a boost from Trump's new self-driving rules

Trump administration eases regulations for self-driving cars, benefiting Tesla's Robotaxi initiatives.
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

City touts ongoing success in one-year update on micromobility program tweaks - Austin Monitor

"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.
Alternative transportation
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Exclusive: Cops Writing 15% of Their Red Light Tix to Cyclists, Who are Just 2% of Road Users - Streetsblog New York City

Bicyclists receive disproportionate red-light tickets despite low accident rates, raising concerns about police priorities regarding road safety.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Anatomy of a Debacle: Business Owners Use False Fears, Mayor Adams Stalls Third Av. Safety Plan - Streetsblog New York City

The idea that just a few people can complain in a very lame and generic way and derail something like this is absurd," said Jon Orcutt, a DOT official.
NYC politics
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