Tackling Traffic Congestion In New York City

The New York Times urges the city's next transportation chief to promote public transit, walking, and cycling.

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March 5, 2007, 10:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"It may take Mayor Michael Bloomberg a while to sell New Yorkers on his plan to keep New York as a desirable place to live, work and visit throughout the rest of this century. But right at hand lies a great opportunity to take bold action on a vexing quality of life and health issue: traffic congestion...The city would benefit greatly from a transportation leader who promotes use of public transit, walking and cycling as not just a way to a destination, but as a way of life."

FULL STORY: Unclogging the city

Sunday, March 4, 2007 in The New York Times

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