Comments on: Today’s Headlines

By: Car Free Nation

Car Free Nation — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:36:09 +0000

Anyone know what the Republican plan was? They’re keeping it secret so my guess is it’s probably not politically feasible. Perhaps no taxes, but reduce service severely, then raise fares and tolls to cover the rest, with a dollop of MTA bashing built in.

By: oscarfrye

oscarfrye — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:40:51 +0000

“everyone wants and no one wants to pay”

that does pretty much sum up our world

By: Larry Littlefield

Larry Littlefield — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:14:43 +0000

The decline in congestion relative to driving cited by the article. It shows who the biggest beneficiary of congesion pricing is — drivers who remain on the road.

And why it is perfectly reasonable for them to pay compensation to those who give up their equal right to use those scarce roads through financial support of alternatives.

But again, everyone wants and no one wants to pay, which is exactly how our society ended up in this mess — and NOT just with regard to the MTA.

By: Rhywun

Rhywun — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:12:27 +0000

RE: Bay Ridgites Complain About Buses Setting Off Their Car Alarms

There’s also the little matter that they drive like complete freaking maniacs.

By: Cap'n Transit

Cap'n Transit — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:55:29 +0000

New Yorkers Have No Idea Who Malcolm Smith Is

His name, picture and phone number should have been on every anti-fare hike flyer from the moment he said that tolls were off the table. “If service gets cut, you’ll have this guy to thank.”