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New Yorkers for Transportation Equity
@nyfte.bsky.social
We are New Yorkers for Transportation Equity (NYFTE pronounced "nifty"). Fighting for affordable, accessible and reliable transportation options for all.

https://linktr.ee/NY4TransportationEquity
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Thanks to the @nyfte.bsky.social coalition members for coming to the Reconnect Rochester offices to discuss our strategy to balance transit funding to include public transit statewide.
September 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
“This transportation plan doesn't give us the safe and affordable options we need. Instead, it's an ‘everything-bagel’ approach that includes the highway widenings that are squandering billions of dollars and dividing our communities.” — @dannyintransit.bsky.social

gothamist.com/news/fewer-c...
Fewer cars or expanded highways? A battle for New York's future on the road
Two different visions are competing as the state works on an important draft planning document.
gothamist.com
August 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Today is the last day to submit public comments to NYSDOT! Use our letter tool to demand:

🚐 Expanded and frequent public transit across the state
🫁 Halt highway widenings and reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled
🌳 Transparency and accountability for projects
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https://mountainkeeper.good.do/NYSDOT2050/comments/
t.co
July 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
More highways? In this economy? Our bill aims to "benefit small municipalities to meet their climate and transit goals, bolstering communities that are near-impossible to traverse without a car."
www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
Bill aims to curb car mileage amid ‘freeway (funding) fights’
Albany advocates have long angled for an overhaul of Interstate 787, which separates much of the city from the Hudson River waterfront.
www.timesunion.com
April 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM