Regional Plan Association

Regional Plan Association

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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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We all want a more connected tri-state region, but it can’t come at the cost of capacity. RPA’s latest report found that a full through-running operation at the current Penn Station wouldn’t be able to meet travel demands in the region. Some major takeaways 🧵 rpa.org/work/reports...

rpa.orgNew York Penn StationThis report examines the current operations at Penn Station and lays out the considerations that transit agencies must balance while expanding transit service throughout the tri-state metropolitan reg...
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Raise your hand if you love a hard hat field trip 🙋 Thanks to the Gateway Development Commission for hosting a tour of the NJ side of the Hudson Tunnel Project! More pics to come soon, so be sure to follow us on Instagram to get a peek at the project 👀

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Recently, the Census Bureau proposed changes that would exclude non-U.S. citizens without a green card from parts of the decennial census. RPA is opposed to these changes — our work, like other orgs, depends on complete, accurate, and granular federal statistical datasets.

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These changes would also have an effect on federal funding distributions, which rely on formulas that use decennial census data. That means that govt funding that support transportation and housing in our region would be at risk. These programs make our region run — we can't lose them.

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Thank you to everyone who joined RPA at Cipriani 25 Broadway for our Celebrate the Tri-State benefit last night! More pictures to come from last night, but for now here are our favorite shots of our mainstage speakers 🥂

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Today's the day! We're so excited to celebrate the best of our region tonight at Cipriani 25 Broadway for Celebrate the Tri-State. A very special thank you to our event sponsors as we prepare for this evening's events! Learn more about the event + our sponsors: https://bit.ly/4s8uy4f

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Commuter tax benefits aren't just a nice perk — they're keeping up to 11K cars off the road in Manhattan's Central Business District every day. Charles Komanoff and RPA's Rachel Weinberger spoke to @streetsblognys.bsky.social about their findings:

empire.streetsblog.orgReport: Ending Federal Commuter Tax Benefit Would Put Thousands More Cars in Manhattan - Streetsblog Empire StateA new analysis estimates federal commuter tax breaks keep cars out of Manhattan's core and save commuters hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Today's Indigenous Peoples' Day! Through our work with the Healthy Regions Planning Exchange, we've learned from our partners about best practices for Indigenous communities. Learn more about the Healthy Regions program: https://rpa.org/work/campaigns/health-equity

rpa.orgHealthy RegionsThe Healthy Regions Planning Exchange brings together practitioners, advocates, and community-based representatives from across the US to address structural issues that influence health and equity in ...
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Join RPA @fairsharehousing.bsky.social and other regional leaders for a conversation on meeting housing targets across the region!

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Can states set meaningful housing targets — and actually hold local governments accountable? What can we learn from New Jersey’s fair share model, and from what other states are trying? Join me on 10/22 for a webinar featuring an all-star lineup of housing policy leaders. Register: bit.ly/4dj59yE

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Last year, the Congressional budget suggested cutting commuter tax benefits. If that happened, that would mean more cars on the road, more hours spent in traffic, and less revenue for transit agencies. RPA's latest in NJ.com

nj.comNew Jersey and N.Y.C. drivers face a traffic nightmare if this tax break ends, report saysA Regional Plan Association study found that eliminating a federal transit pre-tax benefit would increase traffic and hurt transit riders and drivers in the NY-NJ region.
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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! https://newjerseymonitor.com/2026/09/18/trump-appeal-gateway-tunnel-funding/

newjerseymonitor.comFeds drop appeal that sought to block funding for Gateway tunnel project • New Jersey MonitorThe Trump administration dropped a bid to revive a funding freeze that a federal judge found "flagrantly" violated law.
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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.

nytimes.comPortal Bridge Replacement Will Disrupt NJ Transit for 5 Weeks This FallCommuters 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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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."

nydailynews.comIn 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...