Are we there yet?

New Yorkers are always in a hurry — and the mayor has pledged to make it easier to get around. This conversation will dive into Mamdani’s proposals for fast, free buses. Panelists will explore the fiscal, political, and logistical hurdles this plan will face, as well as broader questions about what it will take to manage the streets and subways of the country's most bustling city.

Moderator:

Akash Mehta co-founded New York Focus and is the organization’s editor-in-chief. He grew up in New York City, and in another life he was a member of his local community board and a policy fellow at the City Council.





Panelists:

Megan Ahearn, Executive Director, New York Public Interest Research Group









Renae Reynolds, Executive Director, Tri-State Transportation Campaign

Betsy Plum, Executive Director, Riders Alliance










Hank Gutman, former Commissioner, New York City Department of Transportation

Ben Furnas, Executive Director, Transportation Alternatives