2010-2020 Mayor's Office Websites: on Technology

Shaun Donovan: Bring high-speed broadband into every single NYC residence

Investing in Updating Legacy Operating Models and Improving Innovation and Data Infrastructure
Bringing Quality and High-speed Broadband into Every Single Residence in New York City
Ensuring that New Yorkers have Access to the Future of Digital Transformation and Emerging Technology
Pursuing Private Sector Partnership as a Tool for Economic Development

Source: Mayoral campaign website ShaunForNYC.com Mar 30, 2021

Keisha Lance Bottoms: Develop transit-oriented development housing projects

Bottoms will form a new Working Group with the Department of City Planning and MARTA to accelerate transit-oriented development projects, including a robust commitment to affordable housing at those new developments, in order to house working families directly on MARTA lines, reducing the need for parking and the cost of commuting. Source: Mayoral campaign website KeishaLanceBottoms.com Apr 14, 2020

Marty Walsh: Modern transportation system means less traffic congestion

Marty Walsh understands how transportation plays a vital role in Boston's economy, in its quality of life, and in ensuring that the city is as environmentally responsible as possible. Marty envisions a modern transportation system with less traffic congestion and more equitable access among neighborhoods and residents. He is committed to a system that is efficient, accessible, and green, with a wide range of options for residents and visitors. Given the reality that maintenance and construction of most of Boston's transportation facilities are dependent on state and federal planning and funding, Marty's considerable experience in the state legislature makes him best positioned to advocate for Boston's infrastructure needs with leaders on Beacon Hill. Source: 2013 Mayoral campaign website, MartyWalsh.org, "Issues" Nov 7, 2013

Bill de Blasio: Keep MTA fares affordable via payroll tax

While City Hall doesn't control the MTA, it has a duty to help protect the affordability of our transit system. As mayor, Bill de Blasio will fight to protect the critical financial support of the transit system, including the payroll tax. He will partner with New York City's congressional delegation for a national transportation agenda that fully funds public transit maintenance and expansion, instead of fueling sprawl with unnecessary and wasteful new highways far from urban center Source: 2013 Mayoral campaign website, www.billdeblasio.com Oct 22, 2013

Bill de Blasio: Create public Wi-Fi hot zones & citywide broadband

In today's economy, Internet access is not a luxury--it's an essential commodity that New Yorkers depend on to make a living. Broadband access in New York City is among the most expensive in the industrialized world, and only about half of New York households had access to the highest-speed fiber broadband services as of December 2012.

Bill de Blasio will ensure that affordable, high-speed fiber Internet reaches all New York City households within five years. The Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) and the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) need to introduce new franchise agreements to wire more city infrastructure and create greater oversight and accountability in current telecommunications agreements. Bill de Blasio will work with Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and local Chambers of Commerce to create public Wi-Fi hot zones around economic development hubs across the city

Source: 2013 Mayoral campaign website, www.billdeblasio.com Oct 22, 2013

Eric Garcetti: Supports investment in public transportation

Eric supports the Measure R project, which would create a West-side subway extension making it even easier to get around the city. Source: 2013 Mayoral campaign website www.ericgarcetti.com, "Issues" Jun 6, 2013

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