In 2019 the New York City Council passed a law requiring the Department of Transportation (DOT) to come out with and implement a transportation masterplan every five years beginning in 2021. DOT aims to have the plan completed in December and is beginning the New York City Streets Plan currently. Timeline: Public outreach begins with […]
New York City: Shop Your City Challenge
As New York looks to fully reopen from the Covid-19 pandemic, rebuilding the local economy is paramount. At the heart of our local economy is small businesses that have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. An estimated 30 percent of small businesses in New York City closed. To drum up support for small business NYC […]
Polling Tightens in Final Weeks of 2021 Mayoral Primary
Pulse of the Primary: 2021 NYC Mayor’s Race, presented by Fontas Advisors and Core Decision Analytics (CODA), released its third and final set of poll results on May 26th. The last in a series of three quantitative voter surveys, this latest iteration of the Fontas/CODA poll closely examines the fiercely competitive horserace in the closing […]
TANY Launches Safety Initiative in NY City
The Trucking Association of New York State (TANY) launches an educational safety initiative to raise awareness and encourage changes in behavior among, pedestrians, bicyclists, truck and vehicle drivers and other road users in New York City. The campaign, “Street Smart,” offers critical information and guidance with the goal of saving lives and improving safety on NYC […]
New York City Releases Long Awaited Smart Truck Management Plan
After years of hard work between regulators, industry experts, logistics, providers, enforcement personnel, and more, New York City finally released its long-awaited freight plan. As New York City looks to rebuild its economy after the Covid-19 pandemic, and with changing consumer trends increasing e-commerce deliveries, the Smart Truck Management Plan comes at the perfect time. […]