Want to learn more about the Brooklyn Marine Terminal? NYCEDC is hosting a virtual open house tonight at 6:30pm. Join the Zoom to get project updates and ask the project team questions: https://bit.ly/4wtWZLk

Today! Our partners are talking about SEQRA reform in Westchester County at 4pm! Join our partners at WCA, Building Realty Institute of the Hudson Valley, Pelham Mayor Chance Mullen, and McCullough, Goldberger, & Staudt LLP: https://bit.ly/3Ty9WFp

The Meadowlands were on the world stage as our region hosted the World Cup finals earlier this month. It was an opportunity to rethink a lot of things, like … why did we pave over the wetlands? Learn more about the Meadowlands: https://bit.ly/4clSF8S

Destination Meadowlands 2050

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Join us tomorrow at 4pm to talk about SEQRA reform in Westchester County! Join partners from @theWCA, @BRIWestchester, @MayorChanceVOP, and McCullough, Goldberger, & Staudt LLP: https://bit.ly/3Ty9WFp

NYC has the lowest homeownership rate in the nation. That means NYers face instability and a growing wealth gap (or leave the city altogether). If we want to keep NYers in NYC, we need to get creative in closing the ownership gap. Our latest report 🧵 rpa.org/work/reports...

Investing in resiliency in The Meadowlands is an investment in the future — otherwise, we face increased flooding (and increased costs in insurance and hazard aid). RPA's Zoe Baldwin talked about the future of the Meadowlands with Colleen Wilson and @northjerseynews.bsky.social

Plenty of other transit systems have reduced fare programs for riders who need it most. Why doesn't NJ Transit? RPA is joining @tstc.bsky.social and other orgs in the Fair Fares NJ campaign to call for reduced fares for low-income riders. Join us in our campaign! https://bit.ly/3Ttjz8l

NJ Transit offers discounts, but not to these riders. That needs to change, groups say.

A newly formed coalition wants NJ Transit to offer reduced fares to its poorest riders, similar to what 18 other transit systems now do, including those in NYC and Philly.

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We're hiring! RPA is looking for a New Jersey Associate to advance our policy and advocacy agenda in New Jersey. Interested? Learn more about the role and apply on our website: https://bit.ly/4bhD0qW

A more resilient, more connected Meadowlands is possible. Read our latest report: https://bit.ly/3RjFP41

The goal of our CT transit-oriented communities report is to highlight that we don't have to reinvent the wheel — we just have to be smart about our priorities and out partnerships. @peteharrison860.bsky.social spoke to CT Public about Homes on Track CT, Part II: https://bit.ly/4vTxVMJ

CT has transit-oriented development potential. The question is ... where exactly is it? RPA's second Homes on Track: CT report does a deep dive into progress made in the last year and interventions that could boost transit-oriented development. Read the report: https://bit.ly/4yODRZZ

NYS had a big win this summer with SEQRA reform. What will those reforms mean for Westchester’s municipalities and review processes? Learn more in our SEQRA webinar on 8/5! Registration ▶️ https://bit.ly/3Ty9WFp

If we want a stronger economy, a resilient workforce and vibrant communities, transit affordability must be front and center. That's why we're joining the Fair Fares NJ campaign to get reduced fares for low-income riders. Op-ed from @tstc.bsky.social NJEJA

For New Jersey to grow, we must focus on affordable transit | Opinion

If New Jersey wants a stronger economy, a resilient workforce and vibrant communities, transit affordability must be front and center.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Homes on Track: CT – Part 2 launch webinar yesterday! A full recording of the event, including the slides, are now available on RPA's website: https://bit.ly/4vvoLpq

The World Cup final was played in the middle of New Jersey’s wetlands. Most folks wouldn’t realize that … but it doesn’t have to be that way. RPA’s latest report envisions a Meadowlands Complex that centers entertainment, recreation, and nature. Read our latest report: https://bit.ly/3RjFP41

One week from today — join us for another conversation on SEQR's future in Westchester County! Feat. RPA, @theWCA, @WHWestchester, @BRIWestchester, and McCullough Goldberger & Staudt. Register to join us: https://bit.ly/3TqHHZg

New Jersey riders shouldn’t have to choose between paying for transit and basic needs. That’s why we’re launching the Fair Fares NJ Campaign to demand real transit affordability. Take Action Now: Tell Trenton it’s time to invest in riders: https://bit.ly/4z3Hlbx

TOMORROW: We're talking about the potential for transit-oriented development in Connecticut tomorrow morning! Join RPA and @prohomesct at 10am on Zoom for our webinar covering our report, releasing tomorrow: https://bit.ly/4vvoLpq

✅ On time ✅ Under budget ✅ No disruptions to service Congrats to @mta.info @governor.ny.gov on the completion of the Park Ave Viaduct! Great to see a vital infrastructure upgrade completed on such a speedy timeline!

Fun fact: Connecticut hasn’t built a new nuclear power plant since the 70s. If the state wanted to build one today, it’d need to decide on a new permitting process. Learn more about the state of energy permitting in Connecticut in our latest lab post: https://bit.ly/4fGMcHH

Catch RPA's @mosesnyc.bsky.social talking about Renewable Rikers – the documentary "For Venida, For Khalif" is premiering on PBS tomorrow. Learn more and watch: https://to.pbs.org/3SD8Esr

For Venida, For Kalief - POV

Kalief Browder’s everlasting legacy expands via the poetry of his mother, Venida.

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Reminder to join us next week for our Homes on Track webinar! Learn about transit-oriented development potential in Connecticut, feat. RPA's @peteharrison860.bsky.social and Phoebe Allen from @prohomesct.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4vvoLpq

Transit for the World Cup went pretty smoothly, considering it was like "basically doing logistics for seven Super Bowls," Kris Kolluri told @gothamist ahead of the final this past weekend. Shout-out to NJ Transit for getting folks to the game! https://bit.ly/4prdCo8

World Cup marks a rare goaaaaaal for New York area transit

New York and New Jersey's mass transit systems have been on the global stage during the World Cup, but they haven't seen the type of meltdowns that are well known to locals during the games.

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The Knicks' Finals and World Cup really showed us the beauty of streets as public spaces! https://bit.ly/4yvmyx0

'The Vibes Were Impeccable': World Cup, Knicks Showed Promise of Livable Streets in New York City - Streetsblog New York City

New York City quickly turned streets over to pedestrians, bike paths and bus lanes, demonstrating the Big Apple’s desire to allocate less space for huge private vehicles and more space for people.

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The best days of summer are ahead of us. Summer Streets are coming to all five boroughs. That means open access to our city's best resource – our streets! https://www.amny.com/news/summer-streets-nyc-pedestrians-cyclists-2026/

Summer Streets: NYC will once again turn some roadways over to pedestrians, cyclists on select dates in July and August | amNewYork

The city Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Friday that it is bringing back its Summer Streets program, which involves the city closing off

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Another legal win for congestion pricing this past week. Congestion pricing continues to win in court while delivering better transit and safer streets for New Yorkers (and the people who pass through)! https://bit.ly/4vFUMLR

NYC Congestion Pricing Program Upheld by Second Circuit (1)

Two New York counties failed to convince the Second Circuit on Monday that New York City’s congestion pricing program violates drivers’ rights to travel through Manhattan.

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Your ballot last November had them, and it looks like your next could too! The Charter Revision Commission is hearing testimony on the new draft charter amendments! RPA highlights support for specific draft provisions and additional areas to consider beyond the ballot. https://bit.ly/4vPWhan

We have new leadership at the EDC, and that means we should all be pushing for better ways to drive economic development in all corners of NYC. RPA's Moses Gates lays out 5 new strategies to guide continued economic development in Downtown Brooklyn. Check it out! https://bit.ly/4wlMUQJ

You: got any games on your phone Us: … yes Check out our CT permitting simulator in our latest Lab post: https://bit.ly/4fGMcHH

The new e-bike bill in NJ went into effect this past weekend. A reminder our January blog post in opposition to the law — NJ's e-bike law is confusing and goes counter to our climate and transportation goals. https://rpa.org/news/lab/saying-no-to-new-jerseys-e-bike-law