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‘Stupendous Potential’: Pay-Per-Mile Auto Insurance Would Cut Costs And Traffic Violence

Lowering car insurance costs doesn't have to eviscerate crash victims' rights.

March 5, 2026

Assembly Transportation Chairman Faces Dem Primary Challenge From The Left

The DSA and Working Families Party are targeting Syracuse pol Bill Magnarelli, the Assembly transportation leader.

March 3, 2026

Opinion: Albany Must Be Bold To Reimagine 787

I-787 is an albatross, and an unimaginative redesign will fail to address its blight on downtown Albany.

February 23, 2026

Syracuse Mayor To Create Transportation And Mobility Director

Syracuse's new mayor is making transportation a priority. Will a new hire help stick the landing?

February 6, 2026

TRAIN IN VAIN: Amtrak Pulls Plug On Metro-North Expansion

All aboard? Not so fast. Amtrak is putting the brakes on an expansion of the Metro-North that would have extended service to Albany.

January 27, 2026

The Talk of D.C.: Rumors Flying that Trump Wants to Undo Bike Lanes in Capital

The feds appear to be mounting an argument that bike lanes cause congestion in the nation's capitol — and advocates are bracing for a fight.

January 26, 2026

Assembly To Discuss E-Bike Regulations In Wake of NJ Restrictions

Lawmakers appear ready to regulate e-bikes amid concerns that they are looking at the wrong solution and knee-capping the industry

January 22, 2026

NJ Pols Want Registration Of Low-Speed E-Bikes, Despite Driver Mayhem

A restrictive e-bike registration bill is one step closer to becoming law in the Garden State.

January 13, 2026

U.S. DOT Talks of Eliminating Enforcement Cameras, A Key Safety Initiative

The federal Department of Transportation is exploring how to dismantle the 26-year-old enforcement camera system in Washington, D.C. — and New Yorkers should be alarmed.

January 12, 2026