Congestion Pricing

FDNY on Collision Course With Insurers Over "Crash Tax"

Author: 
Brian Zumhagen
Media Outlet: 
WNYC
Date: 
January 14, 2011
Submitted by volunteer on January 25, 2011 - 13:08. categories [ ]

Next NY Governor Must Reinvest in Mass Transit to Avoid State Fiscal Disaster

With New York's gubernatorial election less than two weeks away, a report jointly released today by the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy and Transportation Alternatives urges the candidates fo

Subtitle: 
Report Proposes Five Steps to End Harmful Cycle of Disinvestment and Debt in Transit System
Release Date: 
October 21, 2010
Press Release Contact: 
Kim Martineau
Submitted by noah on October 22, 2010 - 17:45. categories [ ]

After the fare hike vote, finger-pointing and funding proposals

Subtitle: 
Benjamin Kabak
Media Outlet: 
2nd Ave Sagas
Date: 
July 29, 2010
Image: 
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Now that the MTA Board has set in motion the next round of fare hikes, transit advocates have begun to lay out their positions on the MTA's latest foray into the economic morass.

Submitted by volunteer on October 12, 2010 - 16:18. categories [ ]

Blame Subway & Bus Fare Hike on Elected Officials in Albany

Transportation Alternatives spoke against the fare hike approved this morning at the MTA board meeting.

Subtitle: 
Transportation Alternatives Calls on Transit Riders to Join its Rider Rebellion
Release Date: 
October 7, 2010
Press Release Contact: 
Kim Martineau
Submitted by noah on October 7, 2010 - 14:25. categories [ ]

Testimony to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors

October 7, 2010
Submitted by noah on October 7, 2010 - 12:54. categories [ ]

Got a Question for Albany?

Author: 
Ben Fried
Media Outlet: 
StreetsBlog
Date: 
June 4, 2010
Image: 
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For as long as Streetsblog has been covering the transportation reform beat, Albany has been a graveyard for progressive transportation legislation affecting New York City.

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The august New York State Senate. Photo: AP
Submitted by volunteer on June 24, 2010 - 12:48. categories [ ]

Testimony of Paul Steely White, Executive Director, Transportation Alternatives to New York City Council

Committee on Transportation Hearing on MTA Service Cuts
February 25, 2010
Submitted by wiley on March 2, 2010 - 12:05. categories [ ]

To Avert Transit Doomsday, Drivers Must Share the Burden

Before turning to devastating service cuts, raising student fares or diverting capital funds, Transportation Alternatives urges Governor Paterson and the New York State Legislature to raise additional

Subtitle: 
T.A. calls on State Legislature to prevent cuts and complete unfinished bailout for transit
Release Date: 
December 16, 2009
Press Release Contact: 
Wiley Norvell
Submitted by wiley on December 16, 2009 - 11:29. categories [ ]

In the News...

Author: 
Jeremy Walsh
Media Outlet: 
Your Nabe
Date: 
August 21, 2009

In his bid for public advocate, City Councilman Eric Gioia (D-Sunnyside) states his support for congestion pricing to Transportation Alternatives' candidates' survey. That and more right here.

Submitted by volunteer on October 29, 2009 - 13:53. categories [ ]

The District 33 Transpo Debate: Can They Top Yassky on Livable Streets?

Author: 
Ben Fried
Media Outlet: 
StreetsBlog
Date: 
September 2, 2009
Image: 
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The most telling answers at Transportation Alternatives' District 33 City Council candidates forum came after an audience member asked point blank for the debaters' stance on congestion pricing.

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L-r: City Council candidates Ken Baer, Doug Biviano, Ken Diamondstone, Jo Anne Simon, Evan Thies.
Submitted by volunteer on October 27, 2009 - 14:29. categories [ ]