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Known for world-class research, RPA also engages communities, businesses, elected officials, and the media each day to advance our ideas. Read our latest testimonies, statements, media hits, and blog posts.

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Apr 20 2023

Letter to NYC City Planning Commission Regarding the City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality

by Tom Wright

Testimony
Apr 18 2023

NJ.com
Without a fare increase or more state aid, NJ Transit faces a $957M funding shortfall by 2027

In the Media
Apr 18 2023

Statement on Removal of NYS Housing Compact from State Budget Negotiations

by Brian Fritsch

News Release
Apr 14 2023

StreetsBlog NYC
For Safer, Greener Streets, City Must Speed Up, Fund Infrastructure: Report

In the Media
Apr 07 2023

Gothamist
Too many trucks on NYC streets? City launches a pilot program to tackle congestion

In the Media
Apr 06 2023

Federal Dollars for Local Infrastructure: Tracking IIJA Funding in Our Region

by Vanessa Barrios & Jazmyn Blackburn

RPA Lab
Mar 29 2023

RPA Comments on the New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Study Draft Integrated Feasibility and Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement

by Robert Freudenberg & Ellis Calvin

RPA Lab
Mar 29 2023

The New York Times
Will Ambitious Plans for a ‘New’ New York Get Crushed in Albany?

In the Media
Mar 29 2023

Testimony to the MTA Board for March 2023 on Operating Funding

by Tiffany-Ann Taylor

Testimony
Mar 28 2023

CT Mirror
CT zoning reform bills an attempt to address housing crisis

In the Media
Mar 28 2023

Crain's New York Business
Fewer than 5% of region's businesses would be affected by payroll tax increase

In the Media
Mar 27 2023

Politico
Planning group says Hochul’s housing plan could help conserve forests

In the Media
Mar 27 2023

Navigating the MTA’s Fiscal Cliff

by Rachel Weinberger

RPA Lab
Mar 23 2023

A Letter from the New York Neighbors Coalition in Response to One-House Proposals

by Kate Slevin

News Release
Mar 23 2023

Municipal Art Society and Regional Plan Association Launch Interactive Webtool and Release Report on Citywide Environmental Review Process

by Brian Fritsch

News Release
Mar 23 2023

The New York State Housing Compact’s Land Conservation Benefits

by Marcel Negret

RPA Lab
Mar 21 2023

The Impact of Housing Insecurity on Long Island

by Maulin Mehta, Melissa Kaplan-Macey & Brian Fritsch

RPA Lab
Mar 21 2023

New Regional Plan Association Report Proposes Solutions to Speed the Delivery of Modern Street Infrastructure and Save NYC Over $1 Billion Per Year

by Brian Fritsch

News Release
Mar 16 2023

Daily News
Securing NYC’s future by changing our thinking: We must build efficient housing, transit, energy and more

In the Media
Mar 15 2023

CT Mirror
CT ‘Work Live Ride’ bill revives transit-oriented development debate

In the Media
Mar 15 2023

A Letter to Congressmen Gottheimer and Lawler in Opposition of the Anti-Congestion Tax Act

by Tiffany-Ann Taylor

News Release
Mar 15 2023

Testimony before the Connecticut General Assembly’s Planning and Development Committee Supporting HB6890: An Act Concerning Qualified Transit-Oriented Communities

by Melissa Kaplan-Macey

Testimony
Mar 09 2023

Brooklyn Greenway Initiative Launches Innovative User Study of Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway

by Meaghan McElroy

News Release
Mar 09 2023

Build Gateway Now Statement on Hudson Tunnel Project Recieving U.S. DOT CIG Funding

by Brian Fritsch

News Release
Mar 08 2023

Crain's New York Business
Op-ed: MTA needs a new revenue model to achieve fiscal sustainability

In the Media
Mar 04 2023

CNBC
The $52.6 billion plan to save the NYC region from climate change

In the Media
Mar 03 2023

Testimony to the New York State Senate Joint Public Hearing on the MTA’s finances, ridership, and future plans for Penn Station

by Maulin Mehta

Testimony
Mar 02 2023

Regional Plan Association Recognizes Gateway Development Commission CEO Kris Kolluri with Inaugural Governor James J. Florio Leadership Award

by Brian Fritsch

News Release
Mar 01 2023

Politico
Murphy tries to appease critics of NJ Transit budget, but no one is happy

In the Media
Feb 28 2023

Testimony to Joint Legislative Budget Committee on New York Housing Compact

by Marcel Negret

Testimony
Feb 27 2023

NBC New York
Full LIRR Service at New Grand Central Madison Starts Monday

In the Media
Feb 20 2023

Regional Plan Association Remembers Former Chairman Peter W. Herman

by Tom Wright

News Release
Feb 16 2023

CT Mirror
Opinion: Work Live Ride is Ready for Departure

In the Media
Feb 16 2023

Testimony in the New Jersey Legislature on A1484, the Bus Rider’s Bill of Rights

by Zoe Baldwin

Testimony
Feb 15 2023

Statement on Governor Phil Murphy’s “Next New Jersey” initiatives

by Dale Bryk

News Release
Feb 14 2023

Statement on MSG Operating Permit Renewal with NYC

by Tom Wright

News Release
Feb 14 2023

The New York Times
Aggressive New York Housing Plan Borrows Ideas From Other States

In the Media
Feb 13 2023

Connecticut Public
Inspired by Fairfield County, eastern Connecticut groups form coalition to address housing needs

In the Media
Feb 10 2023

Testimony in Westchester County on The New York Housing Compact in the New York State FY 2024 Executive Budget

by Melissa Kaplan-Macey

Testimony
Feb 09 2023

News12 Connecticut
Road Trip: View ancient and contemporary works at the Housatonic Museum of Art

In the Media
Feb 09 2023

Crain's New York Business
Former mayoral candidate Ray McGuire named Regional Plan Association chair

In the Media
Feb 09 2023

RPA Welcomes Eight New Members to Board of Directors

by Brian Fritsch

RPA Lab
Feb 09 2023

Regional Plan Association Announces Civic and Business Leader Raymond J. McGuire To Serve As New Board Chair

by Brian Fritsch

News Release
Feb 07 2023

North Country Public Radio
Affordable housing advocates rally for Gov. Hochul's ambitious plan

In the Media
Feb 02 2023

The New York Times
Even Madison Square Garden Needs a Permit in New York

In the Media
Feb 01 2023

Seven Leading Nonprofits Launch Center for Housing Equity & Opportunity in Eastern CT to Expand Equitable Access to Housing

by Brian Fritsch

News Release
Feb 01 2023

Statement on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget Housing Plan

by Tom Wright

News Release
Jan 31 2023

The New York Times
A Housing Plan for Manhattan’s Empty Spaces

In the Media
Jan 31 2023

Gothamist
Biden to announce nearly $300M grant for Gateway Tunnel during NYC visit

In the Media
Jan 30 2023

Pro-homes Advocacy Groups Across New York State Form ‘New York Neighbors’ Coalition

by Brian Fritsch

News Release