Allan Rosen

Allan Rosen is a former director of MTA NYCT Bus Planning with three decades of experience in transportation and a Master's Degree in Urban Planning.
Feb
05

Our Mass Transit Future – Part 2: What Happened To Democracy?

Democracy was in action at Sheepshead Bites’ Transit Town Hall last year, where the B4 and SBS were discussed. Unfortunately,
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Feb
04

Op-Ed: My Personal Experiences With Ed Koch

Former NYC Mayor, Edward I. Koch, 1924-2013. Source: adam.luis.amengual / Flickr Of all the elected officials I have known
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Jan
28

Our Mass Transit Future – Part 1: What Is Wrong With Select Bus Service?

Source: tracktwentynine / FlickrTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: Last week [/this-is-no-way-to-plan/], I mentioned how the benefits of Select Bus Service (SBS) have
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Jan
21

This Is No Way To Plan

Burgeoning F train ridership. Source: abrunete / FlickrTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: I have often been critical of MTA route planning. Last
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Jan
14

Allan Grades The DOT & MTA

All photos by Allan RosenTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: The DOT gets an ‘Incomplete.’ Reason One: As of January 10, the
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Jan
07

Subway Fare Sign Is Unfriendly To Tourists

Click to enlarge. Photo by Allan RosenTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: Most New Yorkers do not notice the sign in the
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Dec
31

The Commute: Reflecting On 2012

A look back in transportation on the year that was. Photo by Brian HooTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: It is difficult
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Dec
24

Joe Lhota’s Departure Harms The MTA

Former MTA Chairman Joe Lhota shows New York Governor Andrew Cuomo how high his political aspirations are in the days
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Dec
17

The MTA Shows Its Bias Against Buses Again

Chicago’s version of Bus Time on its bus shelters. Photo by Allan RosenTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: I previously wrote
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Dec
10

Better Coordination Of Transportation Modes Is Key To A Well-Balanced System

Source: (vincent desjardins) / FlickrTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: About a week before Hurricane Sandy, I got a delightful surprise in the
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