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via NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer The subway system's maddening accessibility problem may be even worse than previously known. According to a report released Tuesday by City Comptroller Scott Stringer, more than half of the city's 122 neighborhoods served by the system lack a single accessible station, and thus meet the criteria for "ADA Transit Deserts."

Report: Over Half Of NYC Neighborhoods...

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Updated 2 days ago

Nearly all of them look silly, but if taken seriously, they could be a really big deal for urban transportation. The public reaction to the arrival of dockless bikes and electric scooters in U.S. cities can be tracked in stages. The first stage, for many, was annoyance.

Why Little Vehicles Will Conquer the...

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Updated 19 days ago

It's financial redistribution in a capital of income inequality. When Manny A. lost his job in 2016, finding a new one became a literally distant prospect. For the immigrant contract worker living in Queens, riding the subway in New York City was really, really expensive: Fares currently stand at $2.75 per ride and $121 per monthly pass, rates that have steadily increased in recent years.

New York City Will Cut Transit Fares...

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Updated a month ago

Nearly 80 years ago, a construction standstill derailed the subway's progress, leading to its present crisis. This is the story, decade by decade. In the first decades of the 20th century, New York City experienced an unprecedented infrastructure boom.

Why New York City Stopped Building...

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Updated 3 months ago

While you're still trying to figure out dockless bikes, there's a new two-wheeler to share around town. It could be a bigger deal than you think. Hold onto your glasses, nerds: The scooters are here. As cities around the U.S.

I Have Seen the Future of Urbanism and...

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Updated 2 hours ago

The beleaguered system looked outside its own ranks for ambitious new fixes. The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) wants to know if anyone, anywhere, can figure out how to fix New York City's beleaguered subway. With the hopes of solving problems such as persistent overcrowding, train delays, and crumbling physical infrastructure, the MTA launched a Genius Transit Challenge in June.

6 Ideas For a Better New York Subway

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Updated 4 months ago

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