MTA opens comments for Interborough Express
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority is moving forward with a proposal to directly connect Jackson Heights to Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
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Advocates call on Hochul to speed up electric school bus timeline
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In the heart of what has been dubbed “Asthma Alley,” members of the ElectrifyNY coalition and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards called on Hochul to accelerate New York’s timeline for procuring an all-electric fleet.
Read MoreBusways begin in Downtown Jamaica
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“his is the biggest because of its impact, because of the number of riders whose daily commutes, whose lives will be improved by this project.”
Read MoreBikes, buses & business: Queens BP Richards outlines policy and funding plans
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Richards marked his first 100 days in office.
Read MoreQueens judge temporarily halts Flushing Main Street busway
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The city began implementation earlier this month.
Read MoreCoalition works to make NYC’s yellow school buses go green
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“Part of creating a more equitable and sustainable city is prioritizing the health and safety of children as well as community as a whole through the electrification of school buses.”
Read MoreSunnyside Yard public meeting taken over by vocal opponents
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Even before the first public meeting regarding Sunnyside Yard, community members raised concerns about displacement related to the neighborhood-building initiative.
Read MoreDepartment of City Planning upgrades community board needs and budget request tool
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A new webtool, named Community District Priorities, allows for community boards to formally submit their annual needs and budget requests to the city.
Read MoreDowntown Flushing Commuter Van stop returns to 41st Ave. and Main Street
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“Commuter vans offer a great alternative to the city’s more traditional modes of transportation.”
Read MoreTriboro transit line proposal sparks interest among councilmembers along the route
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“The Triboro could help fill in the gaps in City’s public transportation network and deliver a sorely needed transportation option to Queens residents.”
Read MoreTransit advocates hail bus lane bill that removes cap on camera enforcement
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Under the bill, drivers who violate bus lane laws more than four times in a 12-month period are subject to a $250 fine.
Read MoreE-bikes could become legal across New York with vote Wednesday
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Activists have hailed the bill, sponsored by Queens Assemblymember Nily Rozic and State Sen. Jessica Ramos, as a breakthrough piece of legislation.
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