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“If SF were organized politically the way NYC is, then Oakland and Berkeley would be "outer boroughs" and they'd be much less walkable.”

– tps12 In response to "Is San Fran More Walkable Than NYC?"
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Rising Fuel Costs and Ridership Strain Local Transit Systems Nationwide

by Ben Fried

Transit agencies all over the country are nearing a state of emergency. At the same time that rising gas prices are leading more Americans to opt for buses and trains, transit operators are being forced to cut service and raise fares due to budget shortfalls. Continue reading »

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- Saturday, July 19
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  - 1:00 pmBike Driver's Ed - Brooklyn
- Sunday, July 20
  - 6:00 amCar-Free 78th Street, Jackson Heights, Queens
- Tuesday, July 22
  - 6:00 pmAuto-Free New York: Atlantic Yards Walking Tour
- Wednesday, July 23
  - 4:00 pmNYC Plaza Program Information Session
  - 6:00 pmRegional Rail Working Group Monthly Meeting
- Saturday, July 26
  - 11:00 amWalking Tour: Go, Go, Gowanus
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