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“They are pushing through a permanent tax, in order to pay for just five years worth of capital expenses, most of which are just ongoing normal replacement. And then in 2014 we are right back in the same spot with $62 billion in debt instead of $27 billion in debt.”

– Larry Littlefield In response to "Ravitch Unveils Broad MTA Rescue Package"
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Moscow Gridlock

"It took us 40 minutes to cross the bridge and over two hours to travel under three miles."

From: Planetgordon.com December 4, 2008

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SF Responds to Bike Injunction With 1,353 Page Enviro Review

by Matthew Roth

Two-and-a-half years after a judge issued an injunction preventing the city from adding any new bicycle infrastructure to its streets, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and the San Francisco Planning Department have released a 1353-page Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) on the San Francisco Bicycle Plan. At a cost of more than $1 million, the city has attempted to demonstrate in excruciating detail what would seem to be obvious: better bicycle amenities contribute to increased cycling and an improved environment. Continue reading »

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- Thursday, December 4
- Friday, December 5
  - 12:00 pmUrban Transportation in Global Megacities: Highlights from Istanbul, Mexico City, and Seoul
- Saturday, December 6
  - 11:00 amPeace and Gratitude Ride
- Monday, December 8
  - 1:00 pmCity Council Bikes-in-Buildings Hearing: What Can the City Do to Encourage Bicycle Commuting?
- Tuesday, December 9
  - 7:00 pm21st Century Streets Celebration
- Thursday, December 11
  - 8:15 amCourse: Clean Vehicles in New York: The Past & Future of Alternative Fuels for City Fleets
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- Tod said:
  "New study on red light cameras: http://www.chron.com/disp/stor y.mpl/metropolitan/6144100.htm l"
- Susan Donovan said:
  "BrooklynBus, the proposals include tolls on East River and Harlem River bridges. So Don’t worry the people who drive through the Bronx will pay too. And honestly not may..."
- Larry Littlefield said:
  "From The Daily Politics: “The payroll tax of 33 cents per $100, would have to be paid by every single employer in the MTA service area, including the city, the state..."
- Jason A said:
  "“Automobile drivers are not the villains who need to be punished.” Yeah, except that they are… Why do Manhattan rents run in the thousands, yet I can drive a..."
- Larry Littlefield said:
  "“Ten dollars round trip is even more expensive than the $8 proposed for congestion pricing.” Got to make up that $300 million of federal money that would have..."
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4. D.C. to Establish Bike Parking Requirements
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7. You Heard It Here First: Cyclists Ticketed for Using New Willy-B Lanes
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  November 19, 2008
9. Tuesday: Oppo Expected to Improvements for Chatham Square, Park Row
  December 1, 2008
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