Will Charter Reform Create A More Inclusive City?
Mayor de Blasio’s Charter Reform Commission has released its Preliminary Staff Report, providing an opportunity for the public to gain a b..
What Can Be Done Now to Advance Congestion Pricing
At this week’s MTA Transit committee meeting, we learned that the Subway Action Plan succeeded in stabilizing a subway system that was in ..
What Gateway Means for Connecticut
A new tunnel under the Hudson River linking New York and New Jersey might not sound like a Connecticut issue. But the Hudson River tunnel,..
Imagining a Climate Park in the Meadowlands
Envision a future in which, rather than building walls, we protect coastal communities from storm surge and sea-level rise by restoring or..
As Summer Temperatures Climb, Here Are Ways To Cool The Subways
Now that summer is here, temperatures are climbing and hitting record highs. More often than not, many commuters are feeling the heat (and..
The Cost of Sea-Level Rise in the New York Region
Recently, the Union of Concerned Scientists released their report, “Underwater: Rising Seas, Chronic Floods, and the Implications for US C..
Beyond the Headlines: The Story of NYC #FairFares
Community Service Society and Riders Alliance have been working since 2015 to win Fair Fares, or discounted transit fares for low income N..
A Farewell to Rich Barone
After 11 years at RPA, our Vice President of Transportation Rich Barone will be moving on to a new opportunity. Over the last decade, Rich..
As NYC Transit Plans To “Fast Forward,” Here’s A Road Map To Help
On any given day, the New York City subway moves nearly six million commuters. But in the last several years, our system’s infrastructure ..
The Fight For True Representation on Long Island
Latino residents on Long Island are filing a lawsuit against the Town of Islip, New York to achieve better representation in local decisio..