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Report: Forget Last Year — The First Quarter of This Year is The Bloodiest Year Since Vision Zero Began
Traffic fatalities are up 44 percent so far this year — the deadliest start to any year since Vision Zero launched in 2014.
April 20, 2022
Outrage Builds Over ‘Magic Wand’ Gas Tax Holiday as State Studies Congestion Pricing for Years
It's an ironic move, given the state's environmental goals. It's also bad optics.
April 8, 2022
KOMANOFF: A New York Gas-Tax Holiday Will Enrich Those Who Least Need It
Rich families will benefit nearly six times as much as the poorest. So why are Democrats for it?
March 31, 2022
Vision Zero Cities Op-Ed: New York Needs SUV Ratings — Now
The assault vehicles killing our children and seniors require a warning label, argues State Sen. Andrew Gounardes.
October 18, 2021
Wednesday’s Headlines: Good for You, Governor Edition
An "extraordinary" legislative session (aka lawmakers doing their freakin' jobs). Plus all the other news.
September 1, 2021
KOMANOFF: With Cuomo Sidelined, the MTA Must Get Congestion Pricing Done
Leaving NYC’s congestion-pricing program to wander and die in Albany's dysfunction over Gov. Cuomo is not acceptable.
August 4, 2021
KOMANOFF: Mayors Have a Congestion Pricing Ace Card — Here’s How to Play It
Gov. Cuomo is clearly stalling congestion pricing, according to Charles Komanoff, one of the few true experts on the central business district tolling plan. Here's how it can be saved.
July 14, 2021
OPINION: Loud Driving Threatens Our Health
Deliberate, fossil-fueled noise demands a multifaceted, whole-of-government response.
July 6, 2021
YOU ASKED FOR IT! The Albany Report Card for a Failing Legislative Session
Albany gets an F.
June 21, 2021
SHAME! State Lawmakers Leave Town Without Passing Key Safety Bills
Safe streets advocates feel abandoned after state lawmakers left Albany on Friday without passing a slate of bills aimed to save children, protect cyclists and make streets more livable.
June 12, 2021
