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The charter revision questions on New York City's ballots this fall are all about creating an affordable, connected New York City.
RPA says vote YES for questions 2-5, and put together a guide for NYC voters!
RPA says vote YES for questions 2-5, and put together a guide for NYC voters!
Looking at your post-holiday budget? Learn why your energy costs are so high — and what to do about it — via our electricity rates explainer:
What’s Happening with Electricity Rates in New Jersey?
This RPA Lab aims to understand what has driven the recent rate hikes by looking into the factors involved in setting rate prices, who is responsible for setting them, and what could be done to avoid ...
rpa.org
December 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Looking at your post-holiday budget? Learn why your energy costs are so high — and what to do about it — via our electricity rates explainer:
It was a rocky year, but there were some huge transportation wins. Chief among them — implementing #CongestionPricing in NYC and seeing the benefits realized in its first year.
More from @bloomberg.com
More from @bloomberg.com
When It Comes to US Transportation, 2025 Had Some Wins, Too
Amid federal-level threats and funding cuts, cities have still found ways to fight congestion, boost road safety and forestall the public transit death spiral.
www.bloomberg.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It was a rocky year, but there were some huge transportation wins. Chief among them — implementing #CongestionPricing in NYC and seeing the benefits realized in its first year.
More from @bloomberg.com
More from @bloomberg.com
Happy holidays from the RPA team to you and yours!
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, happy holiday 🎄✨
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, happy holiday 🎄✨
December 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Happy holidays from the RPA team to you and yours!
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, happy holiday 🎄✨
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, happy holiday 🎄✨
Lots of folks are expected to travel for the holidays this year. What can you expect for your travel plans in the region?
What to know about Christmas and New Year’s travel in NYC this year
AAA predicts 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home.
ny1.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Lots of folks are expected to travel for the holidays this year. What can you expect for your travel plans in the region?
On our Christmas list this year:
🚍 Dedicated funding for transit
☀️ Renewable energy progress
🏡 Affordable housing development
... and maybe a model train set 🚂
What's on yours?
🚍 Dedicated funding for transit
☀️ Renewable energy progress
🏡 Affordable housing development
... and maybe a model train set 🚂
What's on yours?
December 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
On our Christmas list this year:
🚍 Dedicated funding for transit
☀️ Renewable energy progress
🏡 Affordable housing development
... and maybe a model train set 🚂
What's on yours?
🚍 Dedicated funding for transit
☀️ Renewable energy progress
🏡 Affordable housing development
... and maybe a model train set 🚂
What's on yours?
Happy holidays!
Our gift to the region: A Lab post + new video explaining the history of the Interborough Express 🎁
Watch now, and read more: https://bit.ly/3YaDCHJ
Our gift to the region: A Lab post + new video explaining the history of the Interborough Express 🎁
Watch now, and read more: https://bit.ly/3YaDCHJ
December 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Happy holidays!
Our gift to the region: A Lab post + new video explaining the history of the Interborough Express 🎁
Watch now, and read more: https://bit.ly/3YaDCHJ
Our gift to the region: A Lab post + new video explaining the history of the Interborough Express 🎁
Watch now, and read more: https://bit.ly/3YaDCHJ
Great op-ed from Chris Schuyler on #CongestionPricing and its impact on riders with disabilities!
Congestion pricing hasn't just made NYC faster, cleaner, and safer — it's making it more accessible, too.
Read the op-ed: https://bit.ly/3YH8CiJ
Congestion pricing hasn't just made NYC faster, cleaner, and safer — it's making it more accessible, too.
Read the op-ed: https://bit.ly/3YH8CiJ
December 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Great op-ed from Chris Schuyler on #CongestionPricing and its impact on riders with disabilities!
Congestion pricing hasn't just made NYC faster, cleaner, and safer — it's making it more accessible, too.
Read the op-ed: https://bit.ly/3YH8CiJ
Congestion pricing hasn't just made NYC faster, cleaner, and safer — it's making it more accessible, too.
Read the op-ed: https://bit.ly/3YH8CiJ
The NYC metro area holds a special place in our hearts. We asked our team to share why supporting this region means so much to them ❤️
If making the tri-state region work for everyone matters to you, too, consider making a donation to support our work: rpa.org/support
If making the tri-state region work for everyone matters to you, too, consider making a donation to support our work: rpa.org/support
December 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The NYC metro area holds a special place in our hearts. We asked our team to share why supporting this region means so much to them ❤️
If making the tri-state region work for everyone matters to you, too, consider making a donation to support our work: rpa.org/support
If making the tri-state region work for everyone matters to you, too, consider making a donation to support our work: rpa.org/support
It's hard to overstate how big the end of the 100-ft rule is for New York.
It'll save $$$ for rate payers and it's a big step to decrease our reliance on fossil fuels. Huge kudos to Gov. Hochul and advocates who made this happen!
It'll save $$$ for rate payers and it's a big step to decrease our reliance on fossil fuels. Huge kudos to Gov. Hochul and advocates who made this happen!
NY climate advocates celebrate rare good news after Gov. Hochul nixes gas hook-up rule
Critics of the "100-foot" rule said it was a giveaway to developers on the backs of utility customers.
gothamist.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
It's hard to overstate how big the end of the 100-ft rule is for New York.
It'll save $$$ for rate payers and it's a big step to decrease our reliance on fossil fuels. Huge kudos to Gov. Hochul and advocates who made this happen!
It'll save $$$ for rate payers and it's a big step to decrease our reliance on fossil fuels. Huge kudos to Gov. Hochul and advocates who made this happen!
Today, the Trump admin announced it would pause leases on 5 offshore wind farms. It's another illegal move that threatens our clean energy future and causes uncertainty for our energy grid.
Read the full statement from Rob Freudenberg: https://bit.ly/4sfOmma
Read the full statement from Rob Freudenberg: https://bit.ly/4sfOmma
December 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Today, the Trump admin announced it would pause leases on 5 offshore wind farms. It's another illegal move that threatens our clean energy future and causes uncertainty for our energy grid.
Read the full statement from Rob Freudenberg: https://bit.ly/4sfOmma
Read the full statement from Rob Freudenberg: https://bit.ly/4sfOmma
NJ saw big spikes in energy bills this past summer. What's the state of the grid in NJ, and what can we expect next summer?
RPA's Kyle Mason and Rob Freudenberg explain in the latest State of the Grid post:
RPA's Kyle Mason and Rob Freudenberg explain in the latest State of the Grid post:
The State of the Grid in New Jersey (2025)
The current state of the electrical grid in New Jersey is solid but inconsistent. It provides strong reliability in more populous areas and weaker reliability in less populous ones.
rpa.org
December 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
NJ saw big spikes in energy bills this past summer. What's the state of the grid in NJ, and what can we expect next summer?
RPA's Kyle Mason and Rob Freudenberg explain in the latest State of the Grid post:
RPA's Kyle Mason and Rob Freudenberg explain in the latest State of the Grid post:
“With this historic step, we have set New Jersey on a path for creating healthy, resilient, and affordable communities connected to jobs, recreation, and high-quality transportation.”
Murphy Administration Announces Adoption of State Development and Redevelopment Plan - Insider NJ
Building on Governor Murphy’s commitment to fully update New Jersey’s State Plan for the first time since 2001, the State Planning Commission formally adopted a new State Development and Redevelopment...
www.insidernj.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“With this historic step, we have set New Jersey on a path for creating healthy, resilient, and affordable communities connected to jobs, recreation, and high-quality transportation.”
Reposted by Regional Plan Association
Reinvent Albany @cbcny.bsky.social @partnership4nyc.bsky.social @rpa.org and Transit Costs Project thank @governor.ny.gov for vetoing A4873/S4091, the bill that would have prohibited MTA from using one-person train operation (OPTO). See our statement: buff.ly/PI2zEAH
December 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Reinvent Albany @cbcny.bsky.social @partnership4nyc.bsky.social @rpa.org and Transit Costs Project thank @governor.ny.gov for vetoing A4873/S4091, the bill that would have prohibited MTA from using one-person train operation (OPTO). See our statement: buff.ly/PI2zEAH
Another W for the NYC region — the MTA is chugging along, despite general transit downturns.
Great overview of the state of transit from @thecity.nyc
Great overview of the state of transit from @thecity.nyc
As U.S. Transit Takes a Dive, MTA Enjoys a Rarity: More Service and Stable Cash Flow
San Francisco and Philly are limping along. Yet in New York, North America’s largest mass transportation authority finds itself running more trains and buses, and limiting fare hikes.
www.thecity.nyc
December 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Another W for the NYC region — the MTA is chugging along, despite general transit downturns.
Great overview of the state of transit from @thecity.nyc
Great overview of the state of transit from @thecity.nyc
To summarize, #CongestionPricing has:
✅ Cut traffic
✅ Cleared the air
✅ Funded transit, and ...
✅ Increased foot traffic and helped businesses
Lots to celebrate as we approach the 1 year mark!
✅ Cut traffic
✅ Cleared the air
✅ Funded transit, and ...
✅ Increased foot traffic and helped businesses
Lots to celebrate as we approach the 1 year mark!
December 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
To summarize, #CongestionPricing has:
✅ Cut traffic
✅ Cleared the air
✅ Funded transit, and ...
✅ Increased foot traffic and helped businesses
Lots to celebrate as we approach the 1 year mark!
✅ Cut traffic
✅ Cleared the air
✅ Funded transit, and ...
✅ Increased foot traffic and helped businesses
Lots to celebrate as we approach the 1 year mark!
Starting this week — say goodbye to the MetroCard ahead of its retirement with a new exhibit from the Transit Museum :')
More from @gothamist.com
https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/the-metrocard-is-becoming-a-museum-piece-in-farewell-exhibit
More from @gothamist.com
https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/the-metrocard-is-becoming-a-museum-piece-in-farewell-exhibit
The MetroCard is becoming a museum piece in 'FAREwell' exhibit
The Transit Museum in Brooklyn honors the the soon-to-be-bygone subway payment method.
gothamist.com
December 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Starting this week — say goodbye to the MetroCard ahead of its retirement with a new exhibit from the Transit Museum :')
More from @gothamist.com
https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/the-metrocard-is-becoming-a-museum-piece-in-farewell-exhibit
More from @gothamist.com
https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/the-metrocard-is-becoming-a-museum-piece-in-farewell-exhibit
#CongestionPricing is working — and it's also improving our transit system.
The A, C, 7, and L lines are all expecting improvements soon that'll make them faster and more reliable!
https://pix11.com/news/local-news/congestion-pricing-will-speed-up-subway-service-on-these-lines/
The A, C, 7, and L lines are all expecting improvements soon that'll make them faster and more reliable!
https://pix11.com/news/local-news/congestion-pricing-will-speed-up-subway-service-on-these-lines/
Congestion pricing will speed up subway service on these lines
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – These subway lines will soon move through Brooklyn and Queens faster, thanks to congestion pricing. The MTA has pushed forward signal modernization projects on the A and C ...
pix11.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
#CongestionPricing is working — and it's also improving our transit system.
The A, C, 7, and L lines are all expecting improvements soon that'll make them faster and more reliable!
https://pix11.com/news/local-news/congestion-pricing-will-speed-up-subway-service-on-these-lines/
The A, C, 7, and L lines are all expecting improvements soon that'll make them faster and more reliable!
https://pix11.com/news/local-news/congestion-pricing-will-speed-up-subway-service-on-these-lines/
ICYMI — we're hiring!
Join our team and help us plan events for the region. Learn more and apply: https://rpa.org/join/event-coordinator-2
Join our team and help us plan events for the region. Learn more and apply: https://rpa.org/join/event-coordinator-2
Event Coordinator
Regional Plan Association (RPA) seeks a dynamic and highly organized Event Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Director of External Relations and Events, you will play a key role in plannin...
rpa.org
December 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
ICYMI — we're hiring!
Join our team and help us plan events for the region. Learn more and apply: https://rpa.org/join/event-coordinator-2
Join our team and help us plan events for the region. Learn more and apply: https://rpa.org/join/event-coordinator-2
#CongestionPricing is working for NYC. Don't just take our word for it — Janno Lieber @mta.info writes in amNY about the system improvements made possible by the program.
Op-Ed | The proof congestion pricing is working is in the rails – amNewYork
Almost one year since implementation, the list of projects funded by congestion pricing keeps growing. This week, the MTA Board will award a contract to
www.amny.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
#CongestionPricing is working for NYC. Don't just take our word for it — Janno Lieber @mta.info writes in amNY about the system improvements made possible by the program.
The Interborough Express will serve nearly 1M people, cut commutes, and connect people to new neighborhoods.
As Kate Slevin put it when talking to Bloomberg, it's "an exceptionally good project."
As Kate Slevin put it when talking to Bloomberg, it's "an exceptionally good project."
A Train Grows in Brooklyn
New York City’s first new transit line in decades, the $5.5 billion Interborough Express, could transform fast-growing parts of Brooklyn and Queens.
www.bloomberg.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The Interborough Express will serve nearly 1M people, cut commutes, and connect people to new neighborhoods.
As Kate Slevin put it when talking to Bloomberg, it's "an exceptionally good project."
As Kate Slevin put it when talking to Bloomberg, it's "an exceptionally good project."
Hoboken Terminal has gone through a lot in its history — flooding, fires, partial closures, and more.
The Hoboken Connect project will modernize it and make it more resilient, and RPA got the chance to tour it recently.
Learn more about the project: https://bit.ly/4qbKwIV
The Hoboken Connect project will modernize it and make it more resilient, and RPA got the chance to tour it recently.
Learn more about the project: https://bit.ly/4qbKwIV
December 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Hoboken Terminal has gone through a lot in its history — flooding, fires, partial closures, and more.
The Hoboken Connect project will modernize it and make it more resilient, and RPA got the chance to tour it recently.
Learn more about the project: https://bit.ly/4qbKwIV
The Hoboken Connect project will modernize it and make it more resilient, and RPA got the chance to tour it recently.
Learn more about the project: https://bit.ly/4qbKwIV
Yesterday RPA joined NYC EDC, @nyc-dot.bsky.social, Empire Clean Cities, and other partners for a Blue Highways marine freight delivery demo!
Very cool to see NYC's waterways used for freight delivery like this — excited to see what's to come!
Very cool to see NYC's waterways used for freight delivery like this — excited to see what's to come!
December 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Yesterday RPA joined NYC EDC, @nyc-dot.bsky.social, Empire Clean Cities, and other partners for a Blue Highways marine freight delivery demo!
Very cool to see NYC's waterways used for freight delivery like this — excited to see what's to come!
Very cool to see NYC's waterways used for freight delivery like this — excited to see what's to come!
The wait is almost over — the dig work for the Hudson Tunnel is set to begin this spring.
This is a huge milestone for the project. Exciting to see this coming!
This is a huge milestone for the project. Exciting to see this coming!
Hudson Tunnel Digging Work to Start as Boring Machines Ready
Work to start digging a new Hudson Tunnel is set to begin this spring as two tunnel boring machines custom-built for the project are on their way to New Jersey.
www.bloomberg.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The wait is almost over — the dig work for the Hudson Tunnel is set to begin this spring.
This is a huge milestone for the project. Exciting to see this coming!
This is a huge milestone for the project. Exciting to see this coming!
RPA is proud to stand with NYHC and other organizations in opposing Intros. 1433 and 1443.
These bills would add costs and decrease production for affordable housing. We're calling on NYC council to not pass this legislation.
Full letter from our coalition: https://bit.ly/4pSRSB9
These bills would add costs and decrease production for affordable housing. We're calling on NYC council to not pass this legislation.
Full letter from our coalition: https://bit.ly/4pSRSB9
December 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
RPA is proud to stand with NYHC and other organizations in opposing Intros. 1433 and 1443.
These bills would add costs and decrease production for affordable housing. We're calling on NYC council to not pass this legislation.
Full letter from our coalition: https://bit.ly/4pSRSB9
These bills would add costs and decrease production for affordable housing. We're calling on NYC council to not pass this legislation.
Full letter from our coalition: https://bit.ly/4pSRSB9
2025 was a busy year for RPA — so we asked staff to tell us their favorite thing they worked on!
Get an overview of how we worked to support the region, and consider supporting our work via rpa.org/support!
Get an overview of how we worked to support the region, and consider supporting our work via rpa.org/support!
December 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
2025 was a busy year for RPA — so we asked staff to tell us their favorite thing they worked on!
Get an overview of how we worked to support the region, and consider supporting our work via rpa.org/support!
Get an overview of how we worked to support the region, and consider supporting our work via rpa.org/support!