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For over 100 years, RPA has been shaping transit systems, protecting the environment & promoting greater economic opportunity in the NY-NJ-CT region. rpa.org

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 17d

Latest report from RPA:

Reduced fare programs across the U.S. help people access transit — but they're crucial for accessing healthcare, jobs, community, and much more.

A 🧵on findings and best practices:

Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 4h

Parking's a hassle in NYC.

If we give people ample transit options and get them off the road, then we improve transit, the streetscape, and — yes — even parking.

In @nytimes.com

In New York, Free Street Parking Comes at a Cost

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 1d

Investment in our region's commuter rail is a huge boon. It's not only good for commuters — it's an investment in communities across the state and the region.

Great op-ed from @pcac.org Lisa Daglian in @crainsnewyork.bsky.social this week:

Op-ed: How the MTA’s new commuter train cars move all of New York forward

As part of its 2025–2029 Capital Plan, the MTA announced a $2.3 billion order for 316 new state-of-the-art M-9A railcars, which will modernize the fleets of the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North.

www.crainsnewyork.com

Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 1d

The first office-to-residential project to be approved under the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan is moving forward!

What this means — 100+ homes in a transit-rich part of our city 🤩 🤩 🤩

Midtown office tower to become 107 studio apartments, first major conversion under rezoning

An underutilized Midtown office building is set to become over 100 studio apartments in its next life. Infinite Global Real Estate and Buttonwood Development, in partnership with 400 Capital Managemen...

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 2d

Our socials person is busy playing Subway Builder for the rest of the day, please accept this post as filler until she's back online

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 2d

Join RPA next week on 10/16 for an overview of our Homes on Track: CT report from the authors!

We'll be talking about housing, transit-oriented communities, and actions needed to create an affordable CT. Register + learn more:

Homes on Track: Connecticut

Join Regional Plan Association and other panelists to discuss our latest report, “Homes on Track: Connecticut, Analysis of Existing Conditions for Transit-Oriented Communities in Connecticut."

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 2d

New episode of RPA Radio now available wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

Moses Gates explains this year's ballot propositions and why you should vote YES for affordable housing. Listen now:

E5: Region Watch, Legal Challenges to the Congestion Pricing Program, ft Kate Slevin & Brian Farkas

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 3d

NYC's lack of affordability is hurting working artists — many of who are younger, lower income, people of color, or identify as LGBTQ.

If we want to maintain NYC's vibrant culture, we need places for our artists. Read more in our latest report: https://bit.ly/4n0avRf

Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 3d

We'll be at City Hall Park on Wednesday next week w/ @yesonaffhousing.bsky.social to say YES to props 2-5 in this year's election!

Come help us make NYC affordable for everyone — join us then by RSVPing: https://bit.ly/48hg0aK

Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 4d

+ make sure you're registered and ready to vote this fall, NYC!

You can register to vote online, in-person, or by mail.

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 4d

We're talking charter revision on RPA Radio this Friday!

Tune in to hear Moses Gates talk about the ballot questions, why they're important, and why you should vote YES!

Subscribe to hear on Friday: open.spotify.com/show/5L63NVW...

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Open New York @opennewyork.org · 4d

“We have to address housing affordability,” said @annemariegray.bsky.social. “We have to do that in a lot of different ways, but we need every tool in the toolbox and making sure that we’re making it easier to build affordable housing in the places that need it.”

Vote YES on 2-5!!!

Rachel Holliday Smith @rachelholliday.bsky.social · 5d

yes, us! here you go:

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 4d

Full statement + statement from RPA's Moses Gates on RPA's website:

RPA Supports YES on Affordable Housing Coalition's Push to Pass…

Regional Plan Association works toward a better future for the tri-state region

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 4d

Kudos to @governor.ny.gov on standing up for affordable housing in NYC!

We need Props 2-5 to create a accessible, affordable NYC for all. Vote YES this Election Day, New York!

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 4d

Are you a small business owner that's facing flooding/other climate threats? Have thoughts on resiliency?

We want to hear from you!

Fill out RPA's survey by scanning the QR code or following the link: https://bit.ly/46K7uzO

Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 5d

Join the North Jersey Trail Network tomorrow for a conversation on the future of multiuse trails in the area!

RSVP to share your ideas and shape the future of the region's trail network: https://bit.ly/42vkCGv

Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 5d

Excellent overview of this fall's ballot questions from Rachel Fee — if we want to address our housing crisis in NYC, then we have to modernize our approvals process, too.

Read in @nydailynews.com:

NYC needs housing ballot reforms now

This fall, New Yorkers will vote on four housing-related ballot measures that address two primary causes of the city’s housing shortage: it takes too long to build housing, and it’s too easy to blo…

www.nydailynews.com

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 6d

The latest RPA Update hit inboxes this morning. Are you subscribed?

Get the latest on research, planning, and advocacy in the tri-state region by subscribing to our newsletter: https://t.co/L5YIPuiqb1 https://t.co/ar7pnlfZQb

Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 6d

Learn more about the @nycplanning.bsky.social Industrial Plan!

Open houses start this week — hear from experts on the plan and give your input. Dates/times and RSVP info here: https://bit.ly/42rr7dw

Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 6d

It's never too early to get holiday gifts for the transit nerds in your life!

Head to the @mta.info pop-up shop in Brooklyn on 10/15 and 10/16 to get your very own signs, seats, and more:

2025 Memorabilia Pop-Up Shop

New York City Transit is holding another Memorabilia and Collectibles Pop-Up Shop on October 16 and 17. You can purchase perfectly imperfect items—subway signs, grabholds, retired fleet memorabilia, a...

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 7d

Health care, food, opportunity, community — all are dependent on having affordable, accessible transportation options.

Read more about free and reduced fare programs across the US in our recent report, Reduced Fares: Lessons from Across the Country

Reduced Fares

Across the nation, reduced fare programs aim to assist those who rely on mass transit the most. Here’s what we can learn from their successes and challenges.

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 8d

Modern signals mean frequent, reliable service for subway riders — but it'll take time, effort, and good communication to make it happen.

Great quotes from @pcac.org @dannyintransit.bsky.social in this @crainsnewyork.bsky.social piece on subway signals:

Subway riders should expect signal delays to get worse before they get better

Subway delays caused by malfunctioning signal equipment are on the decline as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority invests billions of dollars into upgrading the system's decades-old signals, MTA...

www.crainsnewyork.com

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 9d

More on the new program: www.nyc.gov/content/clim...

Home - Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 9d

This is an incredibly important program — helping communities move from high-risk areas is key to creating a safe, sustainable city.

Kudos to @nyclimate.bsky.social on the launch of Resilient Acquisitions 👏

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 9d

Walking around a walkable city when fall weather finally starts to hit

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 10d

RPA's Reduced Fares report in Smart Cities Dive!

We can give people the transportation access they need if we improve outreach for reduced/free fare programs, and we've put together lessons on how to do that:

Free and low-fare transit programs fail to reach many in need: report

More outreach programs and automatic enrollment could make these programs accessible to more people, says a report from the Regional Plan Association, a New York nonprofit.