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U.S. Official Chides Lawmakers On Defeat of Congestion Pricing - April 11, 2008
The New York Sun reports on the local and federal disapppointment with Albany's lack of action on congestion pricing.

Mike: Here Comes the Sun - April 9, 2008
The New York Post reports Mayor Bloomberg's announcement to expand New York City's use of solar energy.

Bloomberg: Congestion Pricing Only Part of PlaNYC - April 8, 2008
The New York Observer prints Mayor Bloomberg's speech at the Second Annual Global Environmental Leadership Conference where he reminds us that there are 126 iniitaitves besides congestion pricing in PlaNYC.

Take a Hike, says Silver - April 8, 2008
The Daily News:  "Silver's Assembly Democrats put New Yorkers in severe jeopardy of riding deteriorating mass transportation - and paying increasing fares for the privilege."

City Council Backs Mayor's Congestion Pricing Plan - April 1, 2008
Newsday reports a major win for congestion pricing in the city council.  Council members voted 30-20 in support of congestion pricing.

Paterson Supports Congestion Pricing - March 22, 2008
The New York Times reports Governor Paterson's support of congestion pricing.  He notes that "Congestion pricing addresses two urgent concerns of the residents of New York City and its suburbs: the need to reduce congestion on our streets and roads, and thereby reduce pollution, and the need to raise significant revenue for mass transit improvement.”

Survey Says... Bus Riders Want Congestion Pricing! - March 13, 2008
Mobilizing the Region, a blog by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, reveals the results of a bus survey conducted by the campaign for New York's Future. The verdict? The majority support congestion pricing to improve their commutes.

Riders back congestion fee - March 11, 2008
The Daily News reports: "The Campaign for New York's Future recently asked riders on several bus lines - including the Q60, Q31, B44 and B41 - about bus service and the impact of traffic-clogged roads on their commute. Not surprisingly, a majority of riders said they would support charging drivers $8 to enter parts of Manhattan during busy hours if the money is used for transit improvements..."

How to stop fare hikes - March 2nd, 2008
The Daily News disucsses some of the public transit projects congestion pricing can pay for and why the MTA would have to raise fares if pricing is not implemented.

NYC mayor: Car services should go green - February 27, 2008
"With a plan already under way to make all of New York City's yellow cabs green by 2012, Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed new fuel-efficient rules on Wednesday for the thousands of sleek black cars that are offered for hire by car services..."

In City Waters, Beds (and a Job) for Oysters - February 24, 2008
"Hendrix Creek, flowing for just over a mile in Brooklyn through East New York, passes under the Belt Parkway and between two dormant landfills before it empties into Jamaica Bay. The creek, once fed by a natural stream, now starts at the output pipe of a wastewater treatment plant..."

A good Plan for Traffic Relief - February 1, 2008
The New York Times urges legislators to adopt a congestion pricing plan before March 31st to qualify for a $354 million federal grant.

Congestion plan's moving - January 31, 2008
The Daily News endorses congestion pricing as the only plan to reduce gridlock and generate revenue for public transit.

Congestion Pricing Fairest for the Poor - January 30, 2008
Metro NY publishes an opinion letter form New York Councilmember Melissa Mark-Viverito.