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Don't like to be chained to my car.
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So much going on with this astroturfed PR campaign against a fee to payment servicers. Like why the NYS Thruway offers a 20% discount to companies that pay more than $3000 in tolls a month, shifting the cost to those who put the least wear and tear on the road!
www.ccjdigital.com/technology/a...
www.ccjdigital.com/technology/a...
December 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
So much going on with this astroturfed PR campaign against a fee to payment servicers. Like why the NYS Thruway offers a 20% discount to companies that pay more than $3000 in tolls a month, shifting the cost to those who put the least wear and tear on the road!
www.ccjdigital.com/technology/a...
www.ccjdigital.com/technology/a...
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It's annoying to see the hand-wringing over a small number of wealthy people making empty threats to move because of tax increases, when there are actually people leaving desirable places en masse because they can't find affordable places to live
Forever renters: For many in Greater Boston, the American dream of homeownership ‘no longer exists’ - The Boston Globe
Home prices in Greater Boston have surged far faster than incomes, pushing ownership out of reach for many.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 27, 2025 at 1:09 AM
It's annoying to see the hand-wringing over a small number of wealthy people making empty threats to move because of tax increases, when there are actually people leaving desirable places en masse because they can't find affordable places to live
Memo to Mamdani: Support the QueensLink for Better Mass Transit - nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/26/m...
Memo to Mamdani: Support the QueensLink for Better Mass Transit - Streetsblog New York City
The Rockaways needs the transit benefits of QueensLink. Our contributor hopes Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani puts his weight behind the concept.
nyc.streetsblog.org
December 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Memo to Mamdani: Support the QueensLink for Better Mass Transit - nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/26/m...
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The Department of Transportation under Mayor Mamdani will be "committed to actually achieving" the Streets Master Plan, as well as other Vision Zero strategies for safety as key elements of achieving fast and free buses, says incoming deputy mayor Dean Fuleihan. buff.ly/fpBtmci
Incoming Deputy Mayor: 'We Will Deliver Excellence' on Streets Master Plan and Vision Zero - Streetsblog New York City
Call him Dean The Dream Fuleihan. The incoming top deputy mayor in the Mamdani administration said on Monday that the new leadership of the Department of Transportation will be “committed to actually…
buff.ly
December 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The Department of Transportation under Mayor Mamdani will be "committed to actually achieving" the Streets Master Plan, as well as other Vision Zero strategies for safety as key elements of achieving fast and free buses, says incoming deputy mayor Dean Fuleihan. buff.ly/fpBtmci
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book is absolutely lovely so far, but this little section stood out to me.
"Drivers and pedestrians said they typically broke laws to save time. Cyclists, however, said they typically broke laws to stay safe."
ridiculously true. at no point on my bike do i think about The Law. i think about safety
"Drivers and pedestrians said they typically broke laws to save time. Cyclists, however, said they typically broke laws to stay safe."
ridiculously true. at no point on my bike do i think about The Law. i think about safety
December 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
book is absolutely lovely so far, but this little section stood out to me.
"Drivers and pedestrians said they typically broke laws to save time. Cyclists, however, said they typically broke laws to stay safe."
ridiculously true. at no point on my bike do i think about The Law. i think about safety
"Drivers and pedestrians said they typically broke laws to save time. Cyclists, however, said they typically broke laws to stay safe."
ridiculously true. at no point on my bike do i think about The Law. i think about safety
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Woman who starts riding a bike not sure if she should be a poor unemployed loser who can't afford a car or an elite smug entitled asshole with a toy, asks neighbourhood Facebook group to help out.
December 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Woman who starts riding a bike not sure if she should be a poor unemployed loser who can't afford a car or an elite smug entitled asshole with a toy, asks neighbourhood Facebook group to help out.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Insane but true fact: making US roads as safe as Canadian, Australian, or European roads would save more lives than eliminating murder from the US.
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Insane but true fact: making US roads as safe as Canadian, Australian, or European roads would save more lives than eliminating murder from the US.
Congestion Pricing is working. Wish the toll had been higher to get more benefit, but I'll take it.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
New York's Congestion Pricing Is Working. Five Charts Show How
Nearly a year ago, New York City embarked on a controversial program to toll drivers entering some of Manhattan’s busiest streets. The goal of the congestion pricing plan, the first of its kind in the...
www.bloomberg.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Congestion Pricing is working. Wish the toll had been higher to get more benefit, but I'll take it.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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“I don't wanna go far for stuff"
My eloquent and powerful rebrand of the 15 minute city.
My eloquent and powerful rebrand of the 15 minute city.
December 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
“I don't wanna go far for stuff"
My eloquent and powerful rebrand of the 15 minute city.
My eloquent and powerful rebrand of the 15 minute city.
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NYCDOT embargoes a lot of work that results in lane closures during the holiday period...perhaps MTA should do the same on these busy weekends.
Especially as the MTA still struggles to grow ridership, these are the perfect times to show people how good mass transit can be when it works right.
Especially as the MTA still struggles to grow ridership, these are the perfect times to show people how good mass transit can be when it works right.
December 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
NYCDOT embargoes a lot of work that results in lane closures during the holiday period...perhaps MTA should do the same on these busy weekends.
Especially as the MTA still struggles to grow ridership, these are the perfect times to show people how good mass transit can be when it works right.
Especially as the MTA still struggles to grow ridership, these are the perfect times to show people how good mass transit can be when it works right.
NYC's cargo boats to cargo bikes for package delivery. @nyc.streetsblog.org
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/12/f...
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/12/f...
Friday's Headlines: Blue Highways Edition - Streetsblog New York City
The DOT showed off its first water-to-cargo-bike delivery route. Plus other news.
nyc.streetsblog.org
December 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
NYC's cargo boats to cargo bikes for package delivery. @nyc.streetsblog.org
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/12/f...
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/12/f...
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How much space we afford to the arrogance of cars versus how much space they actually need.
December 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
How much space we afford to the arrogance of cars versus how much space they actually need.
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"Pairing free buses with paid parking says we value people in motion more than cars at rest."
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New Yorkers: read this piece, makes total sense. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
December 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"Pairing free buses with paid parking says we value people in motion more than cars at rest."
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Will we become DRC or Norway? Insightful piece from @ericlevitz.bsky.social
www.vox.com/the-highligh...
www.vox.com/the-highligh...
The most likely AI apocalypse
How artificial intelligence could be leading most humans into an inescapable trap.
www.vox.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Will we become DRC or Norway? Insightful piece from @ericlevitz.bsky.social
www.vox.com/the-highligh...
www.vox.com/the-highligh...
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Rush hour traffic in Utrecht.
Sound on 🔊 if you want to experience that rush hour IS possible without the constant, deafening noise of cars overpowering people talking.
Sound on 🔊 if you want to experience that rush hour IS possible without the constant, deafening noise of cars overpowering people talking.
November 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Rush hour traffic in Utrecht.
Sound on 🔊 if you want to experience that rush hour IS possible without the constant, deafening noise of cars overpowering people talking.
Sound on 🔊 if you want to experience that rush hour IS possible without the constant, deafening noise of cars overpowering people talking.
@capntransit.bsky.social has been saying for years that transportation modes compete with each other, and driving always wins when all are treated equally.
@ianwalker.bsky.social comments “The implication is that there has to be action to disrupt, or add friction to, existing car journeys if we want to unlock the benefits of providing alternatives.”
Improving cycle infrastructure and public transport has little impact on car use, a new review finds.
November 24, 2025 at 6:32 AM
@capntransit.bsky.social has been saying for years that transportation modes compete with each other, and driving always wins when all are treated equally.
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NJTransit is starting to check tickets before riders go down to the platform at NY-Penn Station, too... www.reddit.com/r/NJTransit/...
If our region's transit systems weren't run by a bunch of bozos, we could have had a single regional fare payment system & then just put turnstiles at all entrances
If our region's transit systems weren't run by a bunch of bozos, we could have had a single regional fare payment system & then just put turnstiles at all entrances
From the NJTransit community on Reddit: NJT doing ticket checks before you can go down to the platform at NYP now
Explore this post and more from the NJTransit community
www.reddit.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
NJTransit is starting to check tickets before riders go down to the platform at NY-Penn Station, too... www.reddit.com/r/NJTransit/...
If our region's transit systems weren't run by a bunch of bozos, we could have had a single regional fare payment system & then just put turnstiles at all entrances
If our region's transit systems weren't run by a bunch of bozos, we could have had a single regional fare payment system & then just put turnstiles at all entrances
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November 17, 2025 at 10:33 AM
can anyone provide links to opinions on NYS 2025 Ballot Ref #1 about building new Olympic facilities?
October 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
can anyone provide links to opinions on NYS 2025 Ballot Ref #1 about building new Olympic facilities?
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Plot twist: High-viz clothes are *more* dangerous for pedestrians.
"Wearing high-visibility clothing could actually make [cars' pedestrian detection] technology less likely to spot a person strolling in the dark."
"Wearing high-visibility clothing could actually make [cars' pedestrian detection] technology less likely to spot a person strolling in the dark."
'Embarrassment': Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking Still Flawed at Night — Streetsblog USA
Relying solely on vehicle automation for pedestrian detection and collision avoidance is not advised, a new study said.
usa.streetsblog.org
October 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Plot twist: High-viz clothes are *more* dangerous for pedestrians.
"Wearing high-visibility clothing could actually make [cars' pedestrian detection] technology less likely to spot a person strolling in the dark."
"Wearing high-visibility clothing could actually make [cars' pedestrian detection] technology less likely to spot a person strolling in the dark."
so glad Gov Hochul is pausing this project. highway expansions are just awful investments. Now let's put $ into improving rail west of the Hudson. How about double-tracking and electifying Port Jervis and Pascack Valley lines? Re-activating other abandoned lines? @capntransit.bsky.social
Reporting from New York Focus last year found that the Hudson Valley highway expansion would save drivers six minutes max, at a cost of $1.3 billion.
nysfocus.com/2025/10/14/h...
nysfocus.com/2025/10/14/h...
Hochul Hits Pause on Hudson Valley Highway Expansion
Reporting from New York Focus last year found that the project would save drivers six minutes max, at a cost of $1.3 billion.
nysfocus.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
so glad Gov Hochul is pausing this project. highway expansions are just awful investments. Now let's put $ into improving rail west of the Hudson. How about double-tracking and electifying Port Jervis and Pascack Valley lines? Re-activating other abandoned lines? @capntransit.bsky.social
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The American centrist punditocracy has decided that what the US transit industry needs are endless lectures about the importance of security.
These writers misunderstand the problem, and are making things worse. 1/
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
These writers misunderstand the problem, and are making things worse. 1/
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Other Reason Americans Don’t Use Mass Transit
People will take buses and trains only if they feel safe while riding them.
www.theatlantic.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The American centrist punditocracy has decided that what the US transit industry needs are endless lectures about the importance of security.
These writers misunderstand the problem, and are making things worse. 1/
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
These writers misunderstand the problem, and are making things worse. 1/
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Lots of excitement over SB 79—understandably. I would add, every single bill California YIMBY sent to the governor was signed today. www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/10/g...
October 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Lots of excitement over SB 79—understandably. I would add, every single bill California YIMBY sent to the governor was signed today. www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/10/g...