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Presentation
City Budget
Briefing on the Latest NYC & NYS FY 2023 Budget Updates
December 13, 2022
The latest updates to the NYC, NYS and MTA Budgets.
Letter
State Budget
CBC Urges Governor to Veto "Toll Payer Protection Act"
A Letter to the Governor
December 13, 2022
CBC recommends that you veto A3801A/S3587C, the “toll payer protection act,” which would limit the ability of State authorities to collect tolls by mail and impose penalties for non-payment.
Podcast episode
Energy & Environment
80%, with Chief Climate Officer Rohit Aggarwala
November 23, 2022
80% is the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions NYC buildings are required to achieve by 2050 under Local Law 97. This is but one of the many climate and environmental initiatives New York City will implement in the years to come. As the science, technology, and needs continue to evolve, how will the City achieve its goals in a way that is effective, efficient, and flexible? At a recent CBC Trustee event, Rohit Aggarwala, NYC's Chief Climate Officer and Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection, discussed these initiatives and more with CBC President Andrew Rein.
Blog
Transportation
What to Look For in the MTA's November 2022 Budget Update
November 21, 2022
The MTA should seize the opportunity and runway created by federal aid to implement efficiency-focused operating reforms and restructure its long-term debt.
Op Ed
Transportation
How to Fix the MTA's Huge Budget Deficit
Crain’s New York Business
November 21, 2022
A strong public transit system is essential to New York’s economy and New Yorkers’ quality of life.
Testimony
Energy & Environment
Comment on the Proposed Rules for Local Law 97
Submitted to the New York City Department of Buildings
November 14, 2022
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the recently released proposed rules for the implementation and enforcement of Local Law 97 (LL97).
Testimony
Energy & Environment
Testimony on Renewable Energy and New York City’s Climate Adaptation
Submitted to the New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection
October 13, 2022
CBC’s work has focused on implementing both the CLCPA and LL97 using the most cost-effective strategies and balancing economic incentives to further these ambitious GHG reduction goals.
Testimony
Transportation
Testimony on NYC Ferry
Delivered to the New York City Council Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Economic Development
September 22, 2022
Reducing the ferry subsidy is vitally important to EDC’s capacity to meet its core economic development mission.
Testimony
Energy & Environment
Testimony on the State of New York City Recycling
Submitted to New York City Council Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
September 20, 2022
Increasing recycling with a focus on cost-effective strategies can deliver both fiscal savings and environmental benefits.
Testimony
Transportation
Testimony on the Congestion Pricing Environmental Assessment
August 31, 2022
CBC supports speedy implementation, paired with ongoing monitoring and continual improvement, to reduce congestion and emissions and improve transit for the future of all New Yorkers.
Report
Transportation
Prioritizing the MTA's Critical Capital Needs
What to Do When You Can’t Do It All
August 23, 2022
The MTA has significant needs for capital investment, from signal modernization and track improvements to new subway and train cars to making stations across the system accessible.
Statement
Transportation
Statement on the Empire State Development General Project Plan and Letter of Mutual Agreement with the City for the Penn Station Area Civic and Land Use Improvement Project
July 26, 2022
Catalyzing development in the Penn Station district and renovating the station itself should help New York’s competitiveness and enable future growth.
Statement
Transportation
Statement on NYC Ferry Forward Plan
July 14, 2022
The Adams Administration plans to take some important, positive steps to improve the finances and transparency of NYC Ferry.
Press Release
Economic Development
Pennsylvania Station Area Civic and Land Use Improvement Project
June 24, 2022
Read more on the outstanding issues that must be addressed for the project to have the maximum and most cost-effective impact for all New Yorkers.
Testimony
Transportation
Testimony to the New York State Senate on the Pennsylvania Station Area Civic and Land Use Improvement Project
Submitted to the Senate Standing Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions and the Senate Standing Committee on Finance
June 24, 2022
To ensure the project has the maximum and most cost-effective impact, the plan should be designed and executed well, should be based on appropriate decision making input and authority, and should appropriately leverage City, State, federal, and private resources.
Letter
Transportation
Coalition of Advocates in Support of Congestion Pricing
Letter to the Governor
June 23, 2022
The goals of congestion pricing when the legislation was passed in 2019 are now more pressing than ever.
Testimony
Energy & Environment
Comment on Climate Action Council’s Draft Scoping Plan
Submitted to the New York State Climate Action Council
May 11, 2022
By incorporating these recommendations, the FSP would guide policymakers and all stakeholders in making the best, practical decisions needed to achieve New York State’s GHG reduction goals.
Testimony
Energy & Environment
Testimony on the Implementation of Local Law 97
Submitted to the City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings and Committee on Environmental Protection
April 13, 2022
The City should use the flexibility in the law to balance the incentives to encourage building owners to reduce energy consumption and convert to low and no emission sources rather than just pay fines.
Blog
Transportation
What to Look for in the February 2022 Update to the MTA’s Financial Plan
February 22, 2022
The MTA will release an update to its operating budget Thursday. Here, we identify some critical items on which to focus.
Statement
State Budget
Statement Regarding the New York State Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Transportation
February 15, 2022
The Fiscal Year 2023 Executive Budget includes new and increased funding for State and local transportation infrastructure, including projects to improve the state of good repair of roads and bridges, redesign and restructure highways and bridges, and increase support for regional transportation authorities.