A multi-billion-dollar energy project in Stony Point, New York, has disrupted daily life for local businesses already teetering on the edge. Residents say the construction not only threatens their livelihoods but also hampers safety and emergency response times.

Motorists in the Novato Narrows section of Highway 101 have endured years of construction, only to face uncertainty around newly extended carpool hours. This editorial argues that local officials must move quickly to evaluate whether these changes actually improve traffic, preventing further frustration for weary commuters.