New arrivals to the city might be tempted to think that getting one’s own car is the way to have the most freedom, but that’s not generally how New Yorkers roll. While there might be a few New Yorkers with unconventional commuting methods (kayaking across the Hudson to work anyone?) most have figured out that… Continue reading Getting Around NYC Like a New Yorker
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Silent, Smart, Sustainable: Driving Innovation with Tesla
Imagine driving all the way from New York City to Los Angeles. During your 3,000 mile journey you don’t pay for any fuel, you don’t pollute the air, you travel almost silently, and your vehicle is so safe it was rated 5.4 out of 5 stars by the Highway Safety Administration. Seems impossible? It is… Continue reading Silent, Smart, Sustainable: Driving Innovation with Tesla
The Global Evolution and Future of Bike Sharing
With NYC’s Citi Bike program entering its second year it’s a perfect time to look ahead to what could be next for the United States’ largest bike sharing system.By its one-year anniversary Citi Bike bicycles had made 8.75 million trips, covering a total distance of 14.7 million miles while riders promoted their own health and… Continue reading The Global Evolution and Future of Bike Sharing
What are Smart Cities?
As the world continues to urbanize at a rapid pace, the demand for cities which are resource-efficient increases. As a result, the concept of being a “smart city” has become an important discussion topic both in New York City and worldwide. But what is a smart city?Smart cities: Use the intersection of people, technology, and… Continue reading What are Smart Cities?
Why Won’t New York City Share?
We’re living in an innovative age, where technology makes many aspects of life easier and more convenient – but sometimes bureaucracy can get in the way of convenience. This is never more clearly demonstrated than when it comes to the local government’s resistance to allowing peer-to-peer renting (as demonstrated by the ongoing cases against Airbnb)… Continue reading Why Won’t New York City Share?
Top NYC Transportation Apps
Getting around NYC can be a complicated business for those new here. Thankfully there are a multitude of helpful apps out which make life easier for smartphone users. But which should you download? New York International gives our recommendations.TOP NYC TRANSPORTATION APPS Google maps fans, don’t be dismayed by the lack of Internet signal underground.… Continue reading Top NYC Transportation Apps
Green is the New Yellow
The overarching image of New York City is often paired with a yellow cab, but what if we told you that a new apple green taxi was to hit the Big Apple streets? 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FIVE-BORO GREEN TAXI What are they? Officially called “Boro Taxis,” these new green cabs… Continue reading Green is the New Yellow
Five Reasons Why We Love the NY Bike Share Program
The New York International team has always been enthusiastic about a bike share program coming to New York. Our team comes mostly from Europe and has spent time living in Asia and South America. A lot of nations on those continents are traditionally very inclined towards biking as a main means of transportation. So how… Continue reading Five Reasons Why We Love the NY Bike Share Program
Getting Around NYC: An International’s Guide to Cycling
When you think of getting around New York City, biking might not be the first option that springs to mind. While many internationals are probably accustomed to cycling being a common mode of transportation, in the US it tends to be reserved as a recreational activity and it’s not quite as common to see cyclists… Continue reading Getting Around NYC: An International’s Guide to Cycling
Citi Bike: Standing Among International Precedents
After much trial and tribulation, New York City’s bike share program, Citi Bike, is finally set to launch at the end of this month. The program, originally conceived in 2011, has experienced a variety of setbacks and delays both from natural disasters such as Superstorm Sandy, and from protests by New Yorkers about implementation. At… Continue reading Citi Bike: Standing Among International Precedents