More Ways To Make The City Move

To supplement recently announced plans to install directional decals on the sidewalks outside of subways, The New York Times offers three ideas for improving mobility in the city.

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October 23, 2007, 8:00 AM PDT

By Nate Berg

"We applaud Mayor Michael Bloomberg for acting on the idea, which was offered by a Times reader last year. Mr. Bloomberg has shown that he's not afraid to try what works, something he demonstrated again recently with his bold congestion pricing proposal, which would charge a weekday toll to most drivers on Manhattan's busiest streets. While that complex issue is being hammered out by an appointed commission, we'd like the mayor to consider a few other easy, common-sense changes to bring order to the streets of the Apple."

The Times' ideas include creating taxi stands, fee-based residential parking permits, and the elimination of parking permits for city employees.

FULL STORY: Mr. Mayor, for Your Consideration

Monday, October 22, 2007 in The New York Times

Government / Politics Transportation New York

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