At Tri-State Transportation Campaign, we’ve observed a notable trend among New Jersey residents, especially in light of the new electric vehicle (EV) mandate and the changes they’re being asked to embrace. Becoming an EV enthusiast isn’t an innate trait for New Jerseyans. There might even be limited resources or stories available that depict the realities of making such a significant shift. Recognizing this, we embarked on a journey to listen to individuals from diverse backgrounds eager to share their experiences with owning an EV. In concise, impactful narratives lasting under 3 minutes, we ..read more

Good morning, my name is Corey Hannigan, and I am the Active Transportation Program Manager at Tri-State Transportation Campaign. TSTC is a non-profit advocacy and policy organization, dedicated to fighting for improved mobility, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability in our region. I’m here in opposition of the proposed fare hikes.  Let’s put these fare hikes in context. NJTransit train commuters already pay the highest fares of the nation’s 10 biggest commuter railroads. Now we are asked to pay 15% more, and then 3% more every year after that, forever? It’s just too ..read more

Good morning. My name is Talia Crawford, I’m the Advocacy and Organizing Manager at Tri-State Transportation Campaign. TSTC is a non-profit advocacy and policy organization, dedicated to fighting for improved mobility, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability in NY, NJ, and CT. I’m here in opposition of the proposed fare hikes. For years, transit advocates have been saying that without a stable and dedicated funding source for NJ Transit, riders will face unjust and unfair fare hikes and service cuts. Today we have reached that juncture–the proposed 15% increase that would begin on Ju ..read more

Testimony of Jaqi Cohen, Director of Climate and Equity Policy, Feb 29, 2024 Good evening, My name is Jaqi Cohen, and I am the Director of Climate and Equity Policy at the Tri-State Transportation Campaign. I’m here today to express our strong support for the implementation of congestion pricing, a policy that promises significant transportation and environmental benefits to commuters and residents across the tri-state region (this includes not only New Yorkers, but commuters from Connecticut and yes, even New Jersey). Congestion pricing is a pivotal strategy in our collective effort to comba ..read more

Testimony of Jaqi Cohen, Director of Climate and Equity Policy at Tri-State Transportation Campaign January 24, 2024 Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today and comment on the FY2025 budget. My name is Jaqi Cohen and I am the Director of Climate and Equity Policy for Tri-State Transportation Campaign, an advocacy organization dedicated to advocating for sustainable, equitable, and safer mobility in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut since 1993. Decarbonizing New York’s Transportation Sector Transportation remains a significant contributor to New York State’s emissions ..read more

Tri-State Transportation Campaign Written Testimony for the Committee on Oversight and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, September 12th, 2023 Submitted by Corey Hannigan, Active Transportation Program Manager Thank you for providing this opportunity to offer testimony on NYCDOT Streets Plan implementation and several additional pieces of proposed legislation. For thirty years, Tri-State Transportation Campaign has worked to promote sustainable transportation, equitable planning policies and practices, and strong communities in the New York City metro area through improving and expa ..read more

Alexander Estrella is a 2023 Transportation and Environmental Justice Fellow and a sophomore student at the City College of New York in the Civil Engineering program with a strong desire to focus on transportation. This past weekend, I went with my family to watch a game at the Red Bull Arena. Since most of my companions had no idea how to get there, it was up to my mother and me to transport all eight of us from Corona, Queens New York, to Harrison, New Jersey. Distance from Corona to Newark. 30.5 miles which is equivalent to a two-hour bike ride We checked our route on Google Maps and ..read more

Welcome back to Mobilizing The Region, Tri-State Transportation’s Campaign blog! We are thrilled to revitalize this platform as your go-to source for all things related to transportation, mobility, and advocacy in the Tri-State area. As we embark on this exciting journey together, we promise to keep you informed, engaged, and empowered to shape the future of transportation in our region. Mobilizing The Region has always been more than just a blog; it’s a community of passionate individuals who understand the crucial role transportation plays in our daily lives. Whether you’re a commuter seekin ..read more

Good morning. I am Felicia Park-Rogers, Director of Regional Infrastructure Projects for Tri-State Transportation Campaign, a policy and advocacy organization working to improve equity and the environment through regional transportation. Today’s headlines are dominated by the news of the MTA facing a massive fiscal cliff. According to a report released by the State Comptroller today, the expected MTA deficit for next fiscal year is as much as $2.5 billion a year. The continued underfunding of the MTA has put the agency in a dire fiscal crisis. Without new revenue sources, fares will have to i ..read more

Good morning. My name is Liam Blank, I am the Policy & Communications Manager for Tri-State Transportation Campaign, a non-profit organization fighting for sustainable mobility in the New York City Metro Area. Today, I’m testifying to support enhancing and optimizing New York’s 2011 Complete Streets Act to provide stronger and more robust roadway design guidelines that will protect vulnerable roadway users, improve public safety, and increase community value throughout the State. The first thing I’d like to discuss is New York’s bicyclist and pedestrian fatality problem – crisis, I would ..read more