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‘A Solution, But To What Problem?’ Experts Say AVs Are The Elephant In The Room, But There’s Still Time To Figure Out Their Role
Want to know more about autonomous vehicles? Read this vital excerpt from last week's "The Future of Transportation" seminar.
April 20, 2026
With Waymo Testing Halted, We Have A Rare Chance To Get Ahead of the ‘Driverless Revolution’
Gov. Hochul is raking in cash from Uber as she follows its state-by-state playbook to erode the rights of car crash victims.
April 8, 2026
FLASHBACK: What Happened To Car-Free ‘Snow Routes’ — And Could They Have Helped City Clear the Streets?
New York City used to have bright red signs that banned parking from snow emergency routes. But they're gone.
J.K. Trotter
February 6, 2026
Midtown Traffic Slower Than Ever After Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Betrayal
Traffic in Manhattan's Central Business District and Midtown is moving slower than ever, newly crunched data shows — with no relief from congestion pricing on the way thanks to Gov. Hochul.
July 8, 2024
The Politics of NYC Toll Reform — What’s Different This Time?
Next month's MTA fare and toll increase will be the seventh hike in 15 years, noted "Gridlock" Sam Schwartz this morning. "But there is one traveler that hasn’t seen any change in the cost of travel," he said. "And that’s the person that drives into Manhattan."
February 17, 2015