Today, May 28th, 2019, the Committee on Transportation, chaired by Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, passed the Vision Zero Street Design Bill (Int.322-A). Continue Reading →
Category Archives: transportation
From Harlem To Hollis City To Double Its Use Of Electric Vehicles, Hits New Milestone
The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) today announced that it has replaced 2,200 gas-powered on-road fleet vehicles with plug-in electric models. Continue Reading →
Uptown’s Statement On 90 Day Sentencing Of DJ “Jinx” Paul Hit-And-Run
Today, May 15th, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez was joined by the family and friends of Jean-Paul Guerrero, DJ “Jinx” Paul, as they returned to court in support of justice for Guerrero. Continue Reading →
Uptown’s Rodriguez And Others Rally To Prevent Traffic Fatalities Around New York City
On Tuesday, May 7th, The Transportation Chairman, uptown Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Families for Safe Streets, Transportation Alternative, and advocates called on a reinvigorated Vision Zero plan to prevent future traffic fatalities. Continue Reading →
Uptown Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez’s Response To MTA Fare Increase
Today, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) will be increasing their fares for riders. Continue Reading →
The Harlem Line From NY And Harlem Railroad Was The First Streetcar Company In The World
The Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line, originally chartered as the New York and Harlem Railroad, is an 82-mile commuter rail line running north from New York City into eastern Dutchess County. Continue Reading →
Senate Majority Protects NY Students From Harlem To The Hudson Expanding Speed Camera’s
The Senate Democratic Majority today passed legislation (S.4331) that will save lives by increasing protection of New York City school zones through expanded speed camera utilization. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio And Governor Cuomo Team Up To Transform And Fund The MTA
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a proposal to transform the MTA and create dedicated and sustained funding streams for the agency from Harlem to Hollis. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Columbia University Dean Dies After Being Struck By Car Near Campus
A beloved Columbia University dean died weeks after being struck by a vehicle while walking near the ivy league institution’s Morningside Heights campus, school officials said in a statement. Continue Reading →