The program, which was made permanent last year, gave New Yorkers more public spaces, but is retreating in many areas. Community advocates hope to stop that slide. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Infrastructure (Public Works)”
A Dry Summer Doesn’t Mean Serious Drought in New York
By Gotham Rex on August 9, 2022
Rain has been scarce in recent weeks, but forecasters think a busy hurricane season is on the way. Source: New York Times
Governors Hochul and Murphy to Split Cost of Gateway Tunnel
By Gotham Rex on July 5, 2022
A long-debated project to build new tunnels from New Jersey to Penn Station moved a step closer to construction. Source: New York Times
Amtrak Awards Contract to Expand Penn Station Train Tracks
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2022
As debate rages on a plan to renovate the nation’s busiest hub, Amtrak awarded a contract to design a $12 billion expansion that would add train capacity. Source: New York Times
What Can Be Done About the Crumbling B.Q.E.?
By Gotham Rex on June 14, 2022
Everyone agrees that the infamous highway urgently needs repairs. But there’s no consensus on a fix. Source: New York Times
The B.Q.E. Is Crumbling. There’s Still No Plan to Fix It.
By Gotham Rex on June 13, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams wants to jump-start the project, but some critics have raised safety concerns. Source: New York Times
As Gas Prices Rise, NYC Lags Behind on Electric Cars
By Gotham Rex on March 11, 2022
New York lags far behind most cities in electric-vehicle infrastructure, but changes are coming. Source: New York Times
Will East Harlem Ever Get its Long-Delayed Subway?
By Gotham Rex on January 31, 2022
Residents have been waiting almost a century for new stations. Some aren’t sure they’ll be built. Source: New York Times
As the Mayor Promised Millions for New Monuments, Old Ones Crumbled
By Gotham Rex on December 29, 2021
Without dedicated funding for conservation, many of New York City’s public memorials and artworks are decaying from neglect. Source: New York Times
Deals Reached on 3 Major NYC Transportation Projects
By Gotham Rex on December 13, 2021
Elected officials announced deals on funding of a new international terminal at Kennedy Airport and improvements to commuter train service. Source: New York Times
Citi Bike Struggles to Keep Up With New Yorkers’ Love of Cycling
By Gotham Rex on December 2, 2021
New Yorkers are biking much more since the pandemic, making it hard to find bikes and parking docks in some high-use neighborhoods. Source: New York Times
After Hurricane Sandy, a Park in Lower Manhattan at the Center of a Fight
By Gotham Rex on December 2, 2021
Nine years after Hurricane Sandy, residents of Lower Manhattan are still vulnerable to rising seas. The fight over a plan to protect them reveals why progress on our most critical challenges is so hard. Source: New York Times
The M.T.A. Will Avoid Immediate Fare Hikes and Service Cuts
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2021
Officials said that federal money, including the $1 trillion infrastructure bill, will help the M.T.A. keep fares stable for at least six months and avoid service cuts. Source: New York Times
How the $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Could Impact New York
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2021
The bill, which President Biden is expected to sign Monday, is likely to fund road and bridge repairs, water infrastructure upgrades and airport expansions. Source: New York Times
Ocasio-Cortez Isn’t Wavering. Are New Yorkers on Her Side?
By Gotham Rex on November 12, 2021
By voting no on the infrastructure bill, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez set off a fierce debate, including among city residents eager to see the subways improved. Source: New York Times