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Public Transit Is Essential To The Success Of New York’s Affordability Agenda

If we're going to talk about transit affordability, that conversation can't stop in New York City.

January 14, 2026

Not So Fast: Advocates Aren’t Sold on Gov. Hochul’s AV Push

"There is no evidence that autonomous vehicles help us achieve our goals to make our state or city’s streets more people-centered," one group said.

Advance Look: Hochul Offers Major Transportation Policies in 2026 ‘State Of The State’ Speech

Why wait for the governor to start her annual address? We have the goods for you now.

January 13, 2026

State of the State Exclusive: Hochul Will Push ‘Stop Super Speeders’ Bill Through Her Budget

New York City motorists with a documented pattern of excessive speeding would be required to install speed-limiting devices inside their cars, Gov. Hochul is expected to announce today.

January 13, 2026

Bill Watch: New York Still Needs to Commit to Lowering Vehicle Miles Traveled

The state Legislature could use 2026 as a year to find a solution to reducing the number of cars traveling across the state, but it may be more of the same.

January 9, 2026

Opinion: E-Bikes Are An Economic Boost That Cities Must Encourage

E-bikes and scooters are reshaping local retail markets by expanding who can reach neighborhood businesses with frequency, ease and convenience.

January 7, 2026

Open Session: What We Need to See From Albany in 2026

The new legislative session is a big opportunity for the pols and Gov. Hochul, as well as the advocates pressuring them, to make substantial progress on transportation policy. Will they take it?

January 6, 2026

Opinion: The Conservative Case for the REPAIR Infrastructure Act

"If Republicans want credibility as the party of infrastructure competence and fiscal responsibility, several committee leaders are positioned to advance this legislation without transforming it into partisan theater."

January 6, 2026