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Working on this report over the past year with my fellow Hunter students and Ryan Russo has been incredibly rewarding, and couldn't come too soon. As Gov Hochul indefinitely postponed congestion pricing yesterday out of concerns for working families, it's worth noting that our research shows that the average car owner makes nearly 2x more than the average non-car-owner in NYC. Over the past 50 years, the city has seen a 45% increase in total vehicles but only an 11% increase in population. Parked in the public right-of-way (97% of which is free), car storage is the largest impediment unlocking complete streets. Other highlights from the report include conducting the first research on out-of-state plates in NYC in 37 years, and mapping some fascinating datasets on curb regulations and the value of free parking. Many thanks to NYC DOT's Huma Husain, Justin Romeo, P.E., stevie feig, Jonathan Hawkins, and Eric Beaton for taking the time to join our studio, Henry Grabar and Donald Shoup for inspiring many of our recommendations, and Replica for training and access to its data platform, all of which helped form the contents of this report.
Another reminder, when you need it most, of the many benefits of a "Car Light" New York! Congratulations to the Hunter planning students and NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials) Executive Director Ryan Russo (the studio professor) for researching and developing this pathbreaking study. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eRJU_3fa #congestionpricing #tranportationalternatives #mta
