Founder @samschwartzeng, columnist @NYDailyNews, former NYC traffic commissioner, author of No One at the Wheel.
New York, NY
Joined October 2009
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GridlockSam Schwartz retweeted
In NYC, robotaxis wouldn't replace average drivers—they'd replace professional drivers (yellow cabs, Uber, Lyft). So we compared Waymo driving in California to professional for-hire drivers in NYC on vehicle miles traveled (VMT), parking, & safety.
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GridlockSam Schwartz retweeted
In celebration of Transit Solutions 20th anniversary, hear from renowned traffic engineer and Car Free Day Long Island keynote speaker/partner @GridlockSam on how sustainable transit can improve the environment and reduce stress for all.
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Full report can be found here: nysenate.gov/newsroom/articl…
GridlockSam Schwartz retweeted
🔴 It's National Stop on Red Week 🔴 — a stark reminder that red light running is one of the major causes of crashes, deaths, and injuries at intersections. 🚦
Always. STOP. On. Red.
ALT Image of a traffic signal with the red light illuminated. Text overlay reads "National Stop on Red Week August 4-10." Background is blurred with a hint of a city street.
GridlockSam Schwartz retweeted
OPINION | Delivering on sustainable delivery
Mayor Adams is creating a Department of Sustainable Delivery. This is a good first step toward addressing many delivery issues. Let’s focus on the food delivery people also known as deliveristas. @GridlockSam
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GridlockSam Schwartz retweeted
1st Call for Abstracts - 2024 IPATH Annual Meeting
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@WaygoodOwen @GhassanAbuLebde @GridlockSam @TranspoShawn @ITEhq @HaneenKhreis @SamSchwartzEng #Transportation #PublicHealth #urbanplanning
GridlockSam Schwartz retweeted
At today's congestion pricing rally before tomorrow's MTA board vote, wise words from @GridlockSam to never give up and not celebrate until the first car pays the toll.
My deep look at congestion pricing in 2017, when it was at its political nadir: cityandstateny.com/policy/20…
GridlockSam Schwartz retweeted
“The future of New York City is that the pedestrian should be king and queen.” -@GridlockSam
How congestion pricing could transform American cities
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GridlockSam Schwartz retweeted
A column in this weekend's New York Times traced the history of "gridlock"—the term our founder, @GridlockSam, made famous. Today, we're still hard at work on solutions to the toughest transportation and traffic challenges!
nytimes.com/2023/03/12/insid…
GridlockSam Schwartz retweeted
GRIDLOCK SAM: Thanks for 32 great years
Dear Readers: All good things must come to an end, and so I write my last column for the Daily News after more than 32 years.
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GridlockSam Schwartz retweeted
I'm always looking for letters to answer in my @NYDailyNews column! What questions do you have about NYC traffic, transit, and parking?
ALT An intersection in NYC.
GridlockSam Schwartz retweeted
We are pleased to welcome former NYC Traffic Commissioner and @BkCollegeAlumni Sam Schwartz ’69 to campus as our first Tow Mentor-in Residence!
📍 Transportation and Public Health: Inextricably Linked
🗓 October 19
🕐 1 p.m.
🎟 RSVP: forms.gle/bY68PgAcbea496g18
GridlockSam Schwartz retweeted
#WFH has tripled. Think that’s reduced traffic jams? No,says @gridlocksam , former @nyc_dot commissioner,who literally invented the word “gridlock.” Traffic’s bad at the @unitednations this week, & almost everywhere else,thx to #WFH. Full @pix11news story bit.ly/3RZvbKC. – at Manhattan, NY
GridlockSam Schwartz retweeted
The power of paint! @NBCNightlyNews recently featured our research with @BloombergDotOrg on the transformative impact asphalt art can have on safety.
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There's a way to make sure The Bronx isn't adversely affected by congestion pricing — just set the tolls right for trucks, @GridlockSam tells @DaveCoIon: nyc.streetsblog.org/2022/09/…
GridlockSam Schwartz retweeted
Congrats to legendary transportation engineer @GridlockSam, BTHS ’65, founder of @SamSchwartzEng, on being named to @CityAndStateNY’s Transportation Power 100! #TechProud cityandstateny.com/power-lis…
GridlockSam Schwartz retweeted
Join our Manhattan committee meeting tonight to hear @GridlockSam talk about the Queens Ribbon and congestion pricing.
"Congestion pricing could reduce the number of vehicles entering Manhattan’s central business district between FIFTEEN AND TWENTY PERCENT."
(Emphasis added)
thecity.nyc/2022/8/10/232991…
GridlockSam Schwartz retweeted
Congratulations to our Founder, @GridlockSam, on being named to the @CityAndStateNY Transportation Power 100!
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GridlockSam Schwartz retweeted
ICYMI: What exactly is happening with congestion pricing? Is there a solution to easing the city’s gridlock problem? Joining @RafPiRoman to discuss the issue is @GridlockSam, who is a former New York City Traffic Commissioner.
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GridlockSam Schwartz retweeted
What exactly is happening with congestion pricing? Is there a solution to easing the city’s gridlock problem? Joining @RafPiRoman to discuss the issue is @GridlockSam, who is a former New York City Traffic Commissioner.
5 & 7pm @WLIW21
5:30pm @MyNJPBS
6pm @ThirteenWNET
