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For over 100 years, RPA has been shaping transit systems, protecting the environment & promoting greater economic opportunity in the NY-NJ-CT region. rpa.org

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 55m
Ahead of today's @council.nyc.gov hearing, Kate Slevin spoke to @nytimes.com about micromobility in NYC. Above all, we want to make sure we don't discourage micromobility — just make it safer. More: nyti.ms/4xYvzNM
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 3h
We're heading to @council.nyc.gov today to testify on proposed micromobility legislation in NYC. We have specific thoughts on the 23 proposals being considered today, but here are our overarching goals:
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 28/09/2026
The City of Elizabeth, NY, is conducting a ferry feasibility study! Live in or near Elizabeth? Weigh in on the future of the ferry. Join a virtual public meeting tomorrow 9/29, or see the survey on the city's website: bit.ly/4d691mz
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City of Elizabeth Ferry Feasibility Study | Elizabeth, NJ
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 26/09/2026
Congestion pricing is making NYC's streets safer and our commutes faster. It's also helping keep trucks off the road during our busiest hours! gothamist.com/news/congestion-prici…
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Congestion pricing funds $5 million program for overnight truck deliveries in NYC
The city wants to shift 62,000 daily truck trips to off-hour delivery hours by 2040.
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 25/09/2026
Great moves in City Council this week to make Fair Fare enrollment easier! When we reduce the hurdles low-income New Yorkers face to get reduced fares, we make transit easier and affordable. Plus ... lots of places already do it: rpa.org/work/reports/reduced-fares
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 22/09/2026
Today is #WorldCarFreeDay! Whether you walk, bike, or take transit, today is a great day to think about how we can get around without cars.
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 21/09/2026
Blocking funding for the Gateway Program is illegal. The courts have shown that ... and now the challenges are being dropped. Great news for the future of our region's rail infrastructure!
newjerseymonitor.com
Feds drop appeal that sought to block funding for Gateway tunnel project • New Jersey Monitor
The Trump administration dropped a bid to revive a funding freeze that a federal judge found "flagrantly" violated law.
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 21/09/2026
Blocking funding for the Gateway Program is illegal. The courts have shown that ... and now the challenges are being dropped. Great news for the future of our region's rail infrastructure! newjerseymonitor.com/2026/09/18/tru…
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Feds drop appeal that sought to block funding for Gateway tunnel project • New Jersey Monitor
The Trump administration dropped a bid to revive a funding freeze that a federal judge found "flagrantly" violated law.
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 20/09/2026
It's the start of #ClimateWeek! RPA is participating in and hosting a number of great events this week — see our full lineup! rpa.org/events/climate-week-2026
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 18/09/2026
REMINDER: We're hiring a development associate! RPA is looking for a detail-oriented, systems-minded development associate to support our fundraising efforts. Learn more and apply on our website: bit.ly/46yIuur
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 18/09/2026
The final phase of the Portal North bridge cutover is happening this fall. Once it's done, it'll fix a major chokepoint for NJTransit and Amtrak commuters. It's one of the many vital upgrades needed to make the Northeast Corridor thrive.
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Portal Bridge Replacement Will Disrupt NJ Transit for 5 Weeks This Fall
Commuters between New Jersey and Manhattan will have to endure a final round of service disruptions as equipment is moved to the taller, more modern Portal North Bridge.
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 16/09/2026
Celebrate the Tri-State is coming soon 👀 Come celebrate the people and projects that make our region great! Join us at Cipriani 25 Broadway on 10/15: bit.ly/4xxShMW #OnlyAtCipriani25Broadway #MomentFactory
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 15/09/2026
Good news coming from @mayor.nyc.gov this morning — there are new plans to make our streets safer for everyone. We're excited to see the roll-out of this plan!
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 14/09/2026
Tom Wright joined Closed! podcast this week to talk all things Penn Station — Penn Transformation, commuter capacity, the Hudson River tunnels, and more. Listen wherever you get podcasts: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXaz...
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The Plan to Fix Penn Station Before It Breaks (with Tom Wright)
YouTube video by BFKP
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 14/09/2026
Help count, map, and connect public space stewardship across the New York-New Jersey region 🌱 Take the Public Space Partners Survey: www.psps.nyc
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 13/09/2026
How can we make it easier to build housing in NY? Join us and the Mercatus Center on 9/29 to learn more! rpa.org/events/streamlining-housing…
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Webinar: Streamlining Housing in New York
Join Regional Plan Association and the Mercatus Center for a timely virtual discussion on how Albany can make it easier, faster, and more predictable to build housing.
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 12/09/2026
When you look at Lower Manhattan today, it's a vibrant neighborhood with offices, residents, and tourist attractions. That was all intentionally done in the recovery efforts following 9/11. "All the things you have today, that’s a direct result of very conscious efforts to do so."
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In the 25 years since 9/11, lower Manhattan went from wasteland to real estate hotspot. Here’s how.
“There was a sense of resilience and optimism that it would take time, but that you never bet against New York, and ultimately it’s one of the greatest comeback stories of all time,” said President of...
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 11/09/2026
How do you rebuild after tragedy? In July 2002, months after 9/11, RPA and partners convened Listening to the City, where 5,000 participants weighed in on the future of Ground Zero. RPA's Tom Wright wrote about his experience: rpa.org/news/lab/rem...
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 11/09/2026
25 years ago, NYC — and Lower Manhattan specifically — was forever changed by 9/11. Today, it's thriving. RPA's Tom Wright spoke to WSJ about the neighborhood's transformation.
wsj.com
25 Years After the Sept. 11 Attacks, Lower Manhattan Is Thriving
Its population has tripled while media and tech firms have moved in, making the Financial District the envy of other U.S. downtowns
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 10/09/2026
RPA's #ClimateWeek offerings include: 🌱 Climate adaptation 🌱 Re-envisioning the right-of-way 🌱 Housing + resilience ... and much, much, much more! Don't miss us Sep. 21-25: bit.ly/4xO8Uo9
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 10/09/2026
Tomorrow marks 25 years since 9/11. In the months after, NYC had to find a way to rebuild. Listening to the City, a project of RPA and other civic partners, allowed New Yorkers to reclaim Ground Zero. Learn more in Media Matters' documentary:
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Listening to the City's Impact on Rebuilding Ground Zero
YouTube video by Matters Media
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 10/09/2026
Today we're announcing our Project of the Year honoree at our Celebrate the Tri-State benefit ... the @mta Capital Plan! From climate resiliency to accessibility to the IBX, the Capital Plan is improving quality of life in NYC. Join us in celebrating it on 10/15: bit.ly/4xxShMW
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 09/09/2026
New renderings to obsess over just dropped ⬇️ gothamist.com/news/new-renderings-o…
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New renderings of the MTA's IBX project serving Brooklyn, Queens are out
Here's an early look at what some stations on the Interborough Express could look like.
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 09/09/2026
RPA is hiring a development associate! If you like data, research, and relationship support and want experience in fundraising ... we want you. Apply by 9/27: rpa.org/join/development-associate-…
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 08/09/2026
By now most kids are back in school. It's a great reminder that safer streets are good for everyone — but especially kids as they walk, bike, or take a bus to school. Wishing everyone a safe start of school!
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 07/09/2026
Today is Labor Day in the US! Did you know that Labor Day got its start in our region? The first parade marched through Union Square in NYC! h/t The New York Historical for a fun overview: www.nyhistory.org/blogs/honor-labor…
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The New York Historical
While historians still debate who first proposed a labor day holiday, there is no question as to where the first Labor Day celebration took place
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 06/09/2026
#ClimateWeek starts in TWO WEEKS! Have you registered for our panels yet? Join us to talk about better streets, coastal adaptation, and resilient placemaking. All info + registration on our site: rpa.org/events/climate-week-2026
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Climate Week 2026
Join RPA for Climate Week 2026!
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 05/09/2026
So you want to build a renewable energy project. How do you get it approved, and how long does it take? RPA's latest Lab post explores energy permitting in NY. Learn more (and check out our other permitting explainers): bit.ly/4A307QL
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 04/09/2026
.@nytimes.com reported about cleaner air helping with early-childhood development + the link between climate and health. Where you live affects all parts of your life (including health!) — which makes health equity in planning so, so important
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Cleaner Air, Smarter Toddlers
New research links climate policies to improved early-childhood development.
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 04/09/2026
The Ashland Placecompletion this week is exciting for a lot of reasons. Our favorite might be that we now have ~5.5 miles of CONTINUOUS protected bike lanes connecting Sunset Park to Dumbo. A huge safety upgrade! www.amny.com/news/mamdani-admin-bro…
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Goodbye to ‘Crashland’: Mamdani admin fills in block of Brooklyn’s Ashland Place bike lane left empty by previous admin | amNewYork
The city Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Tuesday that it has finally filled in a crucial link missing from Brooklyn's bike lane network for
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 03/09/2026
1. It's incredible that there are so many beautiful places you can get to from NYC via transit 2. We gotta make it easier to take a car-free vacation!! Anyone else trying to make this trip this weekend?
nytimes.com
An East Coast Summer Vacation, All by Public Transportation
A self-described transit romantic set out to visit prime summer destinations using only public transportation. Would getting there really be half the fun?
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 03/09/2026
Five years after Hurricane Ida and we're still struggling with flooding in NYC. Part of that struggle is managing stormwater surges, which requires "a lot of little interventions" and being "prepared everywhere," Rob Freudenberg told @thecityreporter.nyc
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5 Years After Ida, NYC Is Still Struggling To Deal With Extreme Rain and Deadly Flooding
Heavy rain and flooding is expected to become more common and intense in the city due to climate change.
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 02/09/2026
Join RPA and the Mercatus Center on September 29 for a virtual conversation on how we can make it make it easier, faster, and more predictable to build housing in NY! Register to join: rpa.org/events/streamlining-housing…
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Webinar: Streamlining Housing in New York
Join Regional Plan Association and the Mercatus Center for a timely virtual discussion on how Albany can make it easier, faster, and more predictable to build housing.
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 02/09/2026
The Meadowlands Sports Complex is officially 50 years old. It's changed a lot since its creation ... and we have a vision for the future of the site, too 👀 Our Meadowlands 2050 report in @nj.com: bit.ly/3SIXBhG
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 01/09/2026
Five years ago, Hurricane Ida swept through NYC, flooding streets, destroying homes, and killing dozens of New Yorkers. It was also a reminder that flooding is a health equity issue that requires investment and infrastructure upgrades. From our 2022 report: bit.ly/4gwpHG5
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 01/09/2026
Outdoor dining is back in NYC! Besides being a nice way to have a meal, it could also lead to more uptake from more businesses (+ a chance for restaurants to attract new diners). RPA's Maulin Mehta in @gothamist.com: bit.ly/4qOd5gJ
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 31/08/2026
As energy grid investments become more urgent, it's important to understand how energy projects are created and permitted. In RPA's latest Lab post, we look at energy permitting in NYS (including SEQRA updates):
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Permitting Energy Infrastructure in New York
Regional Plan Association works toward a better future for the tri-state region
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 31/08/2026
Office-to-residential conversions are one tool we can use to address our city's housing and affordability issues. As @nytimes.com reports, the city has permitted at least 19,700 housing units to be created through conversion projects since 2023.
nytimes.com
New York Is Relying on Office Conversions to Address Its Housing Crisis
A New York Times analysis shows that the pace of office-to-residential conversions like the former Pfizer building, where two steel columns buckled in July, has quickened sharply.
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 30/08/2026
Dolly Parton: singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist ... urban planning icon? @mosesnyc.bsky.social discussed with @fastcompany.com
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The urbanism lesson in Dolly Parton's Dollywood
In addition to thrilling roller coasters, Dolly Parton built workforce housing and health centers, and sustained a regional economy.
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 29/08/2026
More elevators in our subways ... thanks to congestion pricing 😎 brooklyneagle.com/411008/kings-high…
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Kings Highway F station gets new elevators
Kings Highway’s F station now has three new elevators and accessibility upgrades as the MTA expands ADA access across Brooklyn.
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 28/08/2026
✅ New maintenance facility ✅ Prepping for new modern trains ✅ Supporting riders along the Northeast Corridor Exciting news from Sunnyside Yards today! media.amtrak.com/2026/08/amtrak-and…
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Amtrak and Partners Break Ground on New Train Maintenance Facility in New York City - Amtrak Media
Amtrak celebrated the start of major construction on a new maintenance facility today at Sunnyside Yard in Long Island City, NY.
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 28/08/2026
Our full #ClimateWeek lineup is available on our website! Join us September 24 to learn about: 🌱 Active assets and adaptation 🚲 Re-imagining our right-of-way 🏡 Protecting homes and strengthening communities Register for our FREE events: rpa.org/events/climate-week-2026
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 28/08/2026
Another week with flash floods hitting NYC neighborhoods. We can keep New Yorkers safe if we make the right investments in resiliency and infrastructure (Rob Freudenberg on PIX11 News)
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 27/08/2026
Another heavy rain warning for NYC within the course of a week. It's a reminder to our region that we need swift resiliency upgrades and flood protections. Stay safe in the meantime, NYC. gothamist.com/news/a-flood-watch-is…
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A flood watch issued for New York City as heavy rains and thunderstorms roll in
Wet weather is expected to clear in time for a relatively dry weekend.
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 27/08/2026
If we want to make electricity affordable in Connecticut, we need to "dramatically increase the percentage of renewables in our energy mix," creating a stable, alternative power mix. RPA op-ed in @ctmirror.org
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Opinion: Lowering CTs electric bills takes more than political promises
CT should increase the percentage of renewables in our energy mix by switching to more stable, alternative power sources.
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 27/08/2026
Cathedrals (underground utility markings) for those with eyes to see Cool look at the unseen symbols around NYC, via @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/nyregion…
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The Street Symbols That Are Art in Plain Sight
Color markings on city sidewalks guide construction crews, but they also serve as a visual language.
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Open Plans @openplans.org · 26/08/2026
Join us Sept 29 for this year’s NYC Climate Week w/ @bkbpreynoso.bsky.social, @rpa.org & @parkingreform.org, where we’ll be leading discussions on why streets are at the forefront of addressing climate change and how cities must act to reduce emissions by targeting their source: cars.
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 26/08/2026
Happy #NationalDogDay to our office manager, Sammy! She's usually hard at work assisting her human, Jim, with our finances and benefits (pictured here). We hope you get to enjoy a walk in a nice walkable neighborhood with a furry friend today!
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 25/08/2026
Lowering electric costs in CT isn't easy, but there are concrete steps that CT's gubernatorial candidates can take to lower costs. RPA's Rob Freudenberg, @peteharrison860.bsky.social, and Kyle Mason wrote about ways to lower costs in CT, via @ctmirror.org
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 25/08/2026
RIP to transportation icon Dolly Parton :(
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