NYC Hits New Pied-a-Tierre Peak Amidst Housing Crisis
In a recent presentation to City Council, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development released its Initial Findin..
What Elected Officials Are Saying About Congestion Pricing
Putting a price on driving into Manhattan is likely to be a hot issue through the rest of the New York legislative session, and perhaps lo..
RPA Welcomes 10 New Members To Its Board of Directors
A warm welcome to RPA’s newest board members. These individuals represent a wide range of industries, geographies and experiences, but a..
An Ambitious Plan Needs an Engaged Private Sector
RPA’s Fourth Regional Plan has no shortage of heavy lifts—reconstruct New York City’s subways in 15 years, end homelessness by 2040, reduc..
Major Infrastructure Projects Will Need Support (And Funding) From The Public Sector
Whether you come through Penn Station daily, commute through Port Authority or just step foot on our ever increasingly delayed subways — ..
Last Chance to Give Feedback on L-Train Shutdown
The MTA and NYCDOT recently announced they would be extending and expanding public outreach leading up to the L Train shutdown, which is s..
As NJ Rejoins RGGI It’s Time to Think Even Bigger
Governor Phil Murphy is beginning his administration on a high note by making good on his campaign promise to direct New Jersey to reenter..
Building Big (and More) for Less
New York City is the most expensive place in the world to build transit, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
RPA’s newest report, “Bui..
NYC Looks To Pilot ‘Basement Program’ To Allow For More Affordable Housing
On Thursday, Mayor de Blasio announced that in an effort to create more housing in the city, a new program will be created that could pote..
CT’s Special Transportation Fund Is Depleted; It’s Time to Talk about Tolls
Across the region we all struggle with more traffic on congested highways, overcrowded trains with delays, and climbing transit fares. But..