Few tasks are as fraught as envisioning the future, but the history of urban technology promises that the changes of the digital age are likely to be both profound and complex.
Posted — February 26, 2018
Instead of asking what kind of future transportation technology will bring us, we should ask: what kind of city do we want?
Posted — February 26, 2018
Private microtransit, in concert with congestion pricing and public Bus Rapid Transit, is the greatest opportunity to fix our bus crisis.
Posted — February 26, 2018
We call for a (re) conceptualization of Complete Streets that humanizes “users” by acknowledging their difference and diversity.
Posted — February 26, 2018
Public transit today is out of reach for the City's poorest residents. Every New Yorker deserves a Fair Fare!
Posted — February 26, 2018
Few tasks are as fraught as envisioning the future, but the history of urban technology promises that the changes of the digital age are likely to be both profound and complex.
Posted — February 26, 2018
The buses that crawl down our streets today are not the service our city needs. Our buses should move at the speed of New York!
Posted — February 26, 2018
Paratransit today is managed inefficiently. It’s time to rethink how our future senior and disabled population will access their rides.
Posted — February 26, 2018
In the face of climate change and a lack of infrastructure investment, a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem can move New York City into the future!
Posted — February 26, 2018
New York City is one of the most pedestrian-dense cities in the world, yet approximately 80% of our public space—our streets—is designed for automobiles. We must reform our curbside parking policies to create a more livable city.
Posted — February 26, 2018
We don’t need every street to be ‘complete.’ We need a street network that works for everyone.
Posted — February 26, 2018
Zoning once facilitated the age of the automobile; today we can use it to enhance public transit.
Posted — February 26, 2018
The MTA is preparing to replace the MetroCard with a new mobile- and smartcard-based system. Now imagine it could be used for any transportation option, anywhere in the region—even driverless cars.
Posted — February 26, 2018
Freight is a planning afterthought, leaving our streets clogged with heavy vehicles. Why not consolidate deliveries at a neighborhood level to free up some space?
Posted — February 26, 2018
The growing volume of freight traffic in New York City has ramifications for residents’ health and the environment. It is time to adopt electric fleets.
Posted — February 26, 2018
