Eve Kessler
Recent Posts
Helping Transit Survive COVID
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A new report reveals major ramifications for cities and for BIPOC communities that rely heavily on transit and have borne the brunt of COVID-19 both as patients and as essential workers.
COVID Killed Rush Hour — But Spread Pain All Day
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Meet the new rush hour. Worse than the old rush hour.
N’East Pollution Pact Will Save Lives, Cut Health Costs
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The Transportation and Climate Initiative aims to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by as much as a quarter by 2032.
New Civic Group — CityRise — Will Push Mayor To Counter ‘Carmageddon’
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CityRise will reach into tactical urbanist playbook in bid to make city streets livable post-COVID.
City Approves 247 Schools for Outdoor Activities
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The mayor, meanwhile, rips critics who demand dedicated funds for outdoor learning: They 'don't know what the hell they're talking about.'
Mayor Won’t Stop Teachers From Parking on School Playgrounds
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"It really depends on the school," he tells NY1.
City Pols Seek to Rein In Revel-Type Micromobility
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Transportation Chairman Ydanis Rodriguez is introducing a bill to require helmets, training, and permits for shared mopeds.
West Siders Speak Up Against Costly Rotunda Project
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The $200-million Moses-era infrastructure revamp comes under fire over lack of safety infrastructure, expense.
What Car Culture Has Cost New York City
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Some then-and-now photos of New York City show how residents lost precious space to the automobile. What we could do to fix it.
DOT Rule Hampers Curb Extensions
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It's the latest sally in the war to reclaim streets from cars, promote equity, and stop discriminating against pedestrians.
Opinion: After Revel’s Retreat, Whither the Motorcycle in NYC?
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The experience of the e-scooter service showed the need for better safety education. But, with proper rules and encouragement, motorcycles could enhance mobility while reducing cars.
Opinion: Gridlock Sam’s Ribbon Bridges Are Growing on Me
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The proposed bike/ped spans would help active transportation citywide. In fact, we could use more of them!