‘Gridlock Sam’ Gives Back

Samuel Schwartz, a former city transportation official and longtime columnist writing about New York traffic, is donating $1 million to start a transportation research center at Hunter College.

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Less Traffic, Faster Buses: Congestion Pricing’s First Week

Early data from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority suggests that traffic has dropped around Manhattan’s core.

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N.Y.C. Congestion Pricing Begins on Sunday

After twists and turns, a contentious plan meant to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements is scheduled to take effect at midnight Sunday.

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