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Shared Ebike Potential: London and New York

Monday, November 26th, 2018

Shared ebikes, implemented at scale, offer the potential to switch a significant number of trips from vehicles and also to provide easier access to public transport for the first/last mile access/egress portion of these trips. This would grow the modest number of trips currently served by publicly-managed bike share systems (29,000 per day in London and 47,000 per day in New York) and increase the overall share of trips by bicycle. This report, undertaken by Steer on behalf of Uber presents, for the first time, an analysis of the potential for shared ebikes to revolutionize travel in two case study cities: London and New York.

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NYC Region: Way Ahead, Metro-North’s Railroad Plan

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018

Way Ahead is Metro-North Railroad’s plan to improve the customer experience in every way.

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Why Is the Air Above Grand Central Station Worth Millions?

Tuesday, October 16th, 2018

This video is about Grand Central Station here in New York City. But not really the station itself, but the air above it. You can’t put a price on the station, a priceless architectural treasure, but you can put a price on the air up there. In fact, that air is worth $250 million dollars. This video is all about the idea of transferrable development rights and how you can pull $250 million dollars out of thin air.

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Celebrate the Tri-State: Regional Plan Association’s Inaugural Benefit – September 27th, NYC

Thursday, August 23rd, 2018

Celebrate the Tri-State is Regional Plan Association’s Inaugural Benefit. The event honors Domino Park/ Two Trees Management as the “Transformative Project of the Year.”  Regional Plan Association (RPA) is also pleased to recognize Robert Billingsley, Cushman & Wakefield, with the “Above & Beyond Award” and Janette Sadik-Khan, Bloomberg Associates, with the “Making it Happen Award.”

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Guest on The Infra Blog: Chris Ward, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive of Metro New York at AECOM

Thursday, August 16th, 2018

I think there are a variety of very seismic forces that have been occurring in the American economy and America culturally which are driving to questions about cities. Historically, America has always understood itself and its future somewhat within the model of moving away from town, moving away from cities. That all has now flipped itself on its head in that more and more people are now moving back into cities. They’re staying in cities and cities are growing in ways that we probably didn’t expect 20-25 years ago when the suburban model or the exurban model was where we thought our future was going to be. That is a huge cultural shift for the United States.

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A New Leaf: Revitalizing New York City’s Aging Parks Infrastructure

Monday, July 2nd, 2018
A New Leaf: Revitalizing New York City Park Infrastructure

In a space-starved city built from stone, brick, and steel, parks function as essential public infrastructure. These vital green spaces provide cost-free leisure and recreation in every corner of New York City, strengthening the economic and physical health of communities and providing a backyard for millions of residents. With the city’s population at an all-time high and record numbers of tourists, New York’s parks and playgrounds are busier—and more crucial—than ever before.

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New York City: A New Express Bus for Staten Island

Friday, June 29th, 2018

Staten Island’s new express bus network arrives August 19, 2018. Learn about the benefits of the new plan and how it will serve as a way forward for improving bus service across New York City.

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Milo Riverso, Ph.D., P.E., CCM, Chairman of the New York Building Congress (NYBC)

Thursday, May 17th, 2018

Milo E. Riverso, Ph.D., P.E., CCM, is chairman of the New York Building Congress (NYBC). Riverso was installed as chairman during the Building Congress’ Annual Membership Meeting, held on January 25th. Mr. Riverso is president and chief executive officer of STV Group, Inc. He has more than 30 years of experience in the fields of program […]

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Guest on The Infra Blog: David Ehrenberg, President & CEO, Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC)

Thursday, April 19th, 2018

There are so many technological advances happening in every walk of life. To a large extent, we’re starting to see more and more of those affect the way that we live and experience the city each and every day. Sometimes those are all to the good, and sometimes they have unintended consequences…Whether it’s in traffic and congestion or public safety, there’s a lot more that cities and municipalities can do to harness the potential of that technology and innovation in a way that’s a little bit more, perhaps, purposeful and thoughtful than just “more technology is always good.”

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A Year From L Train Shutdown, TransAlt Begins Series of Bike Trains

Monday, April 16th, 2018

The L train shutdown — which will compel tens of thousands of New Yorkers to find an alternate route between Brooklyn and Manhattan — is a year away. But it’s not too soon to prepare. This morning Transportation Alternatives organized the first L Train Bike Train to get Brooklynites in the swing of riding across the Williamsburg Bridge into Manhattan.

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