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Report Transportation

Bumpy Road

August 21, 2017
What the State should do to ensure its transportation investment is well-targeted and strategic.
Blog Transportation

MTA’s New Capital Plan Not on Track with Need for Better Service

June 15, 2017
The MTA's revised capital plan adds $2.8 billion investments, but the new money and other changes are not wholly aligned with what is needed to get the trains running on time
Report Capital Spending

Three Ways to Improve the Port Authority's Capital Plan

February 16, 2017
Despite an increase in transparency and accountability, the updated plan remains deficient in three important ways.
Blog Transportation

More Than Enough Problems

November 27, 2017
There are unanswered questions about the MTA's 2018 budget and $1.5 billion Subway Action Plan.
Blog Transportation

Five Noteworthy Changes in the MTA's Financial Plan

March 15, 2017
The MTA's modified financial plan include 5 noteworthy changes which have the combined impact of slightly worsening the agency’s fiscal outlook.
Op Ed Transportation

The MTA's Closely Guarded Secret

December 19, 2017
At next month’s State of the State address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to unveil a congestion-pricing proposal that would generate a dedicated funding stream for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Statement Transportation

Statement on MTA's Labor Deal With the TWU

January 17, 2017
CBC's take on the MTA-TWU deal negotiated in January 2017.
Letter Transportation

Letter to MTA on Fare and Toll Increases

January 23, 2017
The MTA Board should continue the policy of regular and predictable fare increases.
Statement Transportation

Statement on the Mayor’s Proposal to Raise Revenue for the MTA

August 07, 2017
Mayor de Blasio’s proposal to raise the top rate on the personal income tax is not an appropriate way to raise funds.
Testimony Transportation

Improving the New York City Subway System

August 08, 2017
System enhancements have often been prioritized over capital improvements of the MTA's infrastructure. The sensible and ambitious turnaround plan should be funded by motorists and increased labor productivity.
Blog Transportation

Welcome Back, Joe Lhota!

June 26, 2017
Joe Lhota returns as Chairman of the MTA. Much has occurred since Lhota last chaired the MTA, and the following charts illustrate the agency’s current plight.
Blog Transportation

“Parity” for State Transportation Investments

March 09, 2017
Do the State's transportation and transit investments really achieve "parity" between the DOT and the MTA? They don't -- and they shouldn't.
Blog Transportation

Is the Enhanced Station Initiative a Good Idea?

July 20, 2017
Is the enhancement of 32 stations at a cost of nearly $1 billion worth the trade-off against other capital needs?
Op Ed Transportation

Make the MetroCard a gateway to opportunity, not a barrier

January 08, 2017
Half-priced metrocards for low-income adults should be paid for by the City, not the MTA. The City already supports reduced fares for the elderly and disabled.
Op Ed Transportation

Funding Fares Should Be the City's Responsiblity

April 02, 2017
If the mayor supports the policy, it should be a priority that is accommodated within the city’s financial plan.
Letter Transportation

CBC Urges Governor to Veto Two Free Transfers Legislation

December 14, 2017
CBC calls on Governor Andrew Cuomo to veto bill that would require the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to provide two free transfers between subways and buses within a two-hour period.
Op Ed Transportation

Shared sacrifice to save the subways

July 28, 2017
Neither the “city” nor the “state” is a person with a bank account: it is taxpayers who are being called upon to foot the bill. Motorists and workers should also share the burden.
Report Economic Development

Tax Increment Financing: A Primer

December 05, 2017
This report provides an overview of TIF and a five-point checklist drawn from lessons learned from past projects to help identify potential TIF projects.
Press Release Capital Spending

CBC Issues Report Estimating Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Toll Will Double

October 13, 2017
In order to fully fund the cost of construction, CBC estimates that the toll will need to increase to approximately $10.
Press Release Capital Spending

CBC Issues Report Estimating Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Toll Will Double

October 13, 2017
In order to fully fund the cost of construction, CBC estimates that the toll will need to increase to approximately $10.

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