transportation alternatives
Coverage of transportation alternatives in the Nexus archive.
- Digital OMNY Cards Are on the Way for Some NYC Students
New York City’s Education Department is launching a pilot program for digital OMNY student cards at seven schools this fall, addressing issues with physical cards breaking and long replacement delays. The program allows students to use cellphones for commutes, while those without phones can still obtain physical cards. The initiative expands free rides from three to four daily, but problems with malfunctioning paper cards persist.
- Tap your cellphone: NYC piloting digital student OMNY cards this fall for 7 schools
New York City is piloting digital student OMNY cards at seven schools this fall to address issues with physical cards breaking and long replacement delays. Students will use cellphones for commutes, though access during school hours may be restricted. The program aims to improve reliability compared to the previous paper-based system, which often caused disruptions.
- Business is booming along Fifth Ave. in Midtown NYC — but community is wary of Mamdani admin’s redesign plans
Business is thriving on Fifth Avenue in Midtown NYC, but there is concern over proposed redesign plans by the Mamdani administration. Transportation Alternatives is advocating for a bike lane despite opposition from local merchants.
- After heated meeting, CB 7 green lights 72nd St. bike lanes
Manhattan’s Community Board 7 approved an advisory vote for two-way protected bike lanes on West 72nd Street after a contentious meeting with over 50 attendees denied entry. The DOT plans to remove two vehicular lanes and add safety measures like concrete bus boarding islands, citing data showing protected bike lanes reduce traffic deaths and injuries by 29%. Opponents argued the project could hinder pedestrian crossings and lacked sufficient local input.
- The dangers of travelling by e-bike to work, as thousands are expected to take to the roads on alternative modes of transport during the London Tube strikes
The article highlights the risks associated with using e-bikes for commuting during London Tube strikes, as many workers seek alternative transportation. It underscores safety concerns and infrastructure challenges amid increased e-bike usage.