Sean Butler

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Putting the rapid in rapid transit.

The Times visualizes just how transformative (and awe-inspiringly cool) the IBX will be. Take a ride!

Governor Hochul Announces Interborough Express Advancing from Planning to Active Phase Governor Hochul announced that the engineering and design phase of the Interborough Express (IBX) has commenced, the next step in the development of the transformative transit project.

NY Gov Hochul announced today that the Interborough Express—a circumferential light rail line connecting Brooklyn & Queens—will enter the engineering & design phase.

NY state has appropriated ~half of the cost of the project so far. One of the—or the—most important light rail projects in the US.

Here's the latest IBX rendering as Gov. Hochul announces a major milestone in moving this project forward. I like the New York blue cars. This station will be a transfer point between the IBX and the D and N trains, which you can see in the background.

A new day for New York is coming. @governor.ny.gov ad @mta.info announced that work is officially underway to design and build the IBX! 160,000 riders, saving an hour each way, unleashing the full potential of Brooklyn and Queens.

Statement from @governor.ny.gov on this week's subway issues at West 4th St

Congestion pricing made us stay in NYC Not long ago, my family was seriously considering leaving New York City. We live in Jackson Heights, where our son attends a great local school and we’re surrounded by the kind of energy and divers…

Must-read op-ed in @nydailynews.com about yet an other benefit of congestion pricing: safety. www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/19/c...

Hard to put into words just how significant @governor.ny.gov's commitment to the MTA has been. But here, she really gets at it. Transformative investments are being made in better, safer service and smart expansion to improve transit for millions.

Op-Ed | The MTA is finally getting the investment it needs to move forward | amNewYork As your Governor, I’ve made it my mission to turn the page, restore confidence in public transit, and make long-overdue investments to bring the MTA into the

When transit thrives, New York City thrives — and we’re making the most ambitious transit improvement plan in history a reality.
www.amny.com/opinion/mta-...

The program is on track to reap the forecasted $500 million in revenue in 2025, allowing the MTA to move forward with $15 billion in improvements to subways, buses, and the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad systems, officials said: bit.ly/4nA9O2K

Six months in, congestion pricing is delivering:

✅ Traffic is down
✅ Business is booming
✅ Transit ridership is up
✅ Critical transit projects are underway

The cameras are staying on.

Six months into congestion pricing, more cars are off the road, report says More than 10 million fewer vehicles have entered the zone.

“The MTA says subway on-time performance in May was 85.2%, the best in recorded history, and bus speeds have increased by an average of 3.2% within the zone, with some routes increasing by as much as 25%, which the agency attributes to congestion pricing.”

Here Is Everything That Has Changed Since Congestion Pricing Started in New York Fewer cars. Faster travel. Less honking. And some questions we still can’t answer.

A new report from the state on congestion pricing ...

ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

confirms our findings from May:

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Numbers are in and NYC congestion pricing is a big 'success,’ Hochul says The controversial program has trimmed traffic volume in the congestion zone by 11% daily, according to new data.

wow: "67,000 fewer vehicles are entering Lower Manhattan each day" gothamist.com/news/numbers...

What the BP said.

I believe the plural should be Easts Side Access, like Attorneys General

Numbers are in and NYC congestion pricing is a big 'success,’ Hochul says https://gothamist.com/news/numbers-are-in-and-nyc-congestion-pricing-is-a-big-success-hochul-says

Six months into congestion pricing: Traffic is down and business is up.

But that’s not all, the revenue generated by the program is already funding critical transit upgrades that will benefit millions of New Yorkers.

Everyone say happy half-birthday to New York's historic congestion pricing program! They grow up so fast.

Here's to many more milestones of reduced gridlock, safer streets, booming business, and better transit. The cameras are staying on!

Hochul Signs Speed Camera Reauthorization, Enforcement Continues Through 2030 - Streetsblog New York City Stating a clear fact that scores of state legislators reject, Hochul said, "Speed cameras save lives and keep New Yorkers safe."

"Speed cameras save lives and keep New Yorkers safe," said Gov. Hochul. "Strengthening New York City’s speed camera program means safer streets for everyone — from kids walking to school to seniors crossing the street to cyclists commuting home.” buff.ly/Ihe2H8M

NY Governor Kathy Hochul inside 26 Federal Plaza now, seeking answers from DHS/ICE about the arrest of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander, who is still being detained. @thecity.nyc "How long is this going to take, I don't think he has a long rap sheet," Hochul says to agents.

Real New Yorkers take the train. @governor.ny.gov is a certified Metro-North stan.

Knicks in six. BING BONG